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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Redness In Near Pierced Area

Recently about 3-4 weeks ago I got both my ears pierced and I was playing basketball and it was pretty hot so I took of my shirt and in the processes pulling my earing of. I lost the back part but put the earing back in and now my ear is red slightly swollen and it feels hot. What should I do please help me I don t want my ear to get infected :/
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Hi

Redness and swelling in the area of pierced ear is suggestive of an infection in the area.
You need to be very cautious so as to prevent its further spread .
Keep the affected area clean and dry.
Wash it with lukewarm water twice a day.
Yoh might need to apply a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin over the affected area twice a day.
In case the swelling or pain increases, you will need to see a local doctor since oral antibiotics might be required.

Dr Geetika Paul
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Redness In Near Pierced Area

Hi Redness and swelling in the area of pierced ear is suggestive of an infection in the area. You need to be very cautious so as to prevent its further spread . Keep the affected area clean and dry. Wash it with lukewarm water twice a day. Yoh might need to apply a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin over the affected area twice a day. In case the swelling or pain increases, you will need to see a local doctor since oral antibiotics might be required. Dr Geetika Paul