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Cartilage piercing infection

2020-04-22 13:12:43
I have got a big bump behind my ear I had got cartilage piercing in Oct but Now it's infected I had applied mupirocin T bact First time it had gone this second time I have got infection and t bact is not working
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Can be hypertrophic scars
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please consult a dermatologist for best treatment in home

Answered2020-04-23 06:28:49

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Could be a heaped up tissue because of overhealing in an abrupt pattern known as keloid. Needs treatment to flatten . You may contact for an online consult .
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Not an emergency but if increasing or itching it’s inportant to take an opinion
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Avoid any home remedies and don’t scratch it

Answered2020-04-22 18:12:14

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It's keloid bump.. for detailed information do direct online consultation by sending photos of the affected area

Answered2020-04-22 13:20:27

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It’s a keloid Send pic . Consult me online.
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Not to delay treatment
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If infected, antibiotic cream adviced

Answered2020-04-22 18:10:38

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Could be a keloid.consult me online for further treatment

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Can be keloid with sec infection Share pic and consult me online

Answered2020-04-22 13:16:40

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