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Suggest Medication For Infection In Wrist After Piercing
I ve had my wrist pierced over two months and it has been fine until this weekend. I think I bumped it and it has gone very red itchy and puss started to come out. I think i have got an infection and I have used epsom salts and have covered it so I don t scratch or bump it again. Will it heal?
Thu, 11 Dec 2014
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It is possible that bacteria was introduced into the skin in the past few since the infection is so recent and the procedure done over 2 months ago.
You can clean the area with antiseptic solutions and apply topical antibiotics but if there is no improvement or worsening then you may need to consider visiting your doctor.
Oral antibiotics may be needed.
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It is possible that bacteria was introduced into the skin in the past few since the infection is so recent and the procedure done over 2 months ago.
You can clean the area with antiseptic solutions and apply topical antibiotics but if there is no improvement or worsening then you may need to consider visiting your doctor.
Oral antibiotics may be needed.
I hope this helps
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