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What Should I Do To Cure Ear Piercing That Are Infected And Oozing Pus At Times?
I was given amoxicillin 500 mg tid x7 days because my 4 ear piercings are infected. I have tried bacitracin, I clean the earrings with witch hazel, but they are still awful. (Oozing, even pus at times). Would this actually help?
Also, I have Clindamycin gel that I use for acne, would this be helpful instead?
Also, I have Clindamycin gel that I use for acne, would this be helpful instead?
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Mon, 21 Oct 2013
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Thu, 9 Jan 2014
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hello please continue the drugs and ointment, also please stop wearing the ear rings as you may be allergic to the metal. besides this, keep the area dry and avoid scratching the area. it will help. thanks
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