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Would Infection Lead To Bad Odour At The Sight Of Piercing?

Hi, I'm 18 and have had my ears pierced for years, and my lip pierced for about two or three years. recently I've noticed a fishy smell from the rings and studs in them and some white gooey stuff on them when i take them out for work. The smell is new to me but the white stuff isn't, i had to deal with it when i first got my piercings but it went away after a weeks.I've never had a problem with infection or anything like that before and was wondering what this smell and goop is from, or why it just started out of no where and why is the white stuff back. also what can i do to get rid of the smell?
Mon, 16 Mar 2015
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Thanks for posting your query to HCM .As I understand bad odour discharge could be due to infection . you can investigated for culture and sensitivity of discharge to microbiology lab .It will give you idetification of causetive agent and antibiotic for treatment .presently you should maintain hygien and cleaning of your diseased part . this type of infections are usually caused by skin bacteria so you can use ointment of Povidon iodin with Metronidazole locally.oral medication can be started once you get culture report.
hope you would be satisfied with my answer .
feel free to contact if any query.

regards,
Dr Manish Purohit
Infectious disease specialist.
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Would Infection Lead To Bad Odour At The Sight Of Piercing?

Thanks for posting your query to HCM .As I understand bad odour discharge could be due to infection . you can investigated for culture and sensitivity of discharge to microbiology lab .It will give you idetification of causetive agent and antibiotic for treatment .presently you should maintain hygien and cleaning of your diseased part . this type of infections are usually caused by skin bacteria so you can use ointment of Povidon iodin with Metronidazole locally.oral medication can be started once you get culture report. hope you would be satisfied with my answer . feel free to contact if any query. regards, Dr Manish Purohit Infectious disease specialist.