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What Causes Infection On The Ear Lobe?

Hi, for the past few days, my earlobe has been producing alot of puss and it is not stopping, i first had what i thiught was dry skin then the next morning i saw that theres was puss, behind my earlobe, is there anything i can do to quickly stop the puss because i have been trying to dry it but it just isnt drying.
Tue, 27 Dec 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain pus discharge seems to be most probably an infection in the area of piercing while can also occur due to allergy to the metal present in the earring in case if you are not wearing earrings made of inert material like gold or plastic..

It can cause allergic reaction by the decomposition products formed due to decomposition of the metal by reacting with air and water.

1.I would suggest you to first of all gently remove your earrings and do not wear them again till you get the infection resolved..
2. You can start cleaning the area of infection with antiseptic solution..
3.Apply Triple antibiotic ointment over it..
4.Do not let air or moisture to accumulate..

When it resolves wear gold or plastic earrings only..

If it worsen consult a General Physician and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Infection On The Ear Lobe?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain pus discharge seems to be most probably an infection in the area of piercing while can also occur due to allergy to the metal present in the earring in case if you are not wearing earrings made of inert material like gold or plastic.. It can cause allergic reaction by the decomposition products formed due to decomposition of the metal by reacting with air and water. 1.I would suggest you to first of all gently remove your earrings and do not wear them again till you get the infection resolved.. 2. You can start cleaning the area of infection with antiseptic solution.. 3.Apply Triple antibiotic ointment over it.. 4.Do not let air or moisture to accumulate.. When it resolves wear gold or plastic earrings only.. If it worsen consult a General Physician and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..