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Bump on piercing

2025-12-29 23:29:28
I had piercing on my vertical helix and helix back in July. Recently, I have been facing issue with bump with filled with puss. I've used cephalexin 500mg for 5 days and currently using T bact twice a day. Size of the bump is not reducing even after taking these medications. What are my next steps?
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Hey there fellow Bengaluruean. I trust by now, this issue is sorted. Tip for the future would be to be a little more prudent with your choice of antibiotics and add an anti-inflammatory to the mix and get this prescribed by a Qualified Dermatologist. More history, clear pics and preferably a consultation will be required to advice you further and to prevent secondary infections and scarring.
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ONLINE Consultation ASAP if not done so already.
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Avoid OTC products and services from parlours and centres not led by a qualified Dermatologist.

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Need to visualise the lesion and take detailed history to arrive at diagnosis
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Kindly consult for further management

Answered2025-12-30 09:11:46

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It maybe starting of keloid or hypertrophic scar. However to establish diagnosis kindly consult

Answered2025-12-31 05:44:02

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Kindly consult us online so that we can get your detailed history and prescribe you accordingly

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We need to see the lesions to predict something, but as discribe by you, it is not resolving a bit after antibiotics. It can be keloid.
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Consult online or in person whatever convenient to you.

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Consult online ,,

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Specific medication will improve condition Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.

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