Cartilage Piercing Infection- 265 Questions Answered

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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Dr. Nitin K SaxenaDermatologist | Jaipur

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

My cartilage piercing is infected and the bump is growing. I was given amoxicillin 2 months ago and it did not help. Today I saw a doctor and was prescribed Keflex. After seeing the doctor I googled Keflex for piercing infection and read both antibiotics do not treat the bacterial infection of this piercing. The antibiotic recommended is called Cip

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Dr. Manoj AgarwalaDermatologist | Raipur

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Greetings. There can be few medical conditions associated with such presentation and should be ruled out by meeting a Dermatologist. The information provided is limited. A thorough history and clinic ... Read More

I got cartilage piercing done, for 2 weeks it was fine but now swelling and pus is there, also it is paining alot. What should be done to cure it fast?

Asked for Female, 22 Years 581 Views v

Dr. Vinay S BhatENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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You should take out the piercing and apply antiseptic ointment ... Read More

I had my double cartilage ear piercing (helix piercing) , after 14 -15 days piercing has become infected , and I got little fever for 3 days. After consulting derma , and taking amoxicillin , I am not having fever anymore but pus is still not getting finished even after taking 625 cv60 amoxicillin twice a day for 5 days. Which specialist I should

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Asked for Female, 27 Years 265 Views v

Dr. Gladson Guddappa UchilAllergist/Immunologist | Bangalore

Please get back to me via Direct Video Consultation ... Read More

I currently have this bump behind my ear on my cartilage piercing for about two days and i got it done about 2 weeks ago is it an infection and what can i do to treat it ?

Asked for Female, 18 Years 547 Views v

Dr. Varun MathurInternal Medicine | Jaipur

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Hello dear ... I would like to know little more info or history of your problems.. It would be great if we can continue our conversation on my private window as here I am restricted to give you few li ... Read More

I recently got the cartilage of my ear pierced about a month ago and its got a bump in the back and everytime i push on it, pus comes out. Last night when I put pressure on it, a streak of blood came out. I don't know what to do. I was told not to take my piercing out as it could spread the infection.

Asked for Female, 18 Years 334 Views v

Dr. Vivek PahwaHomoeopath | Delhi

HOMOEOPATHIC medicines can permanently cure this problem of yours rapidly effectively and efficiently without any side effects ... Read More

My cartilage piercing in infected. I got it a month back and now suddenly it started producing lot of lymph and has swelling and pain. I have used turmeric, neem twigs etc, nothing happened.

Asked for Female, 20 Years 195 Views v

Dr. Pradeep BansalDermatologist | Delhi

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U need antibiotics oral and topical Take help of dermatologist urgently ... Read More

I've been having a bump on my ear beside my cartilage piercing and my ear is getting a bit fat and the bump as well, its been so hard to sleep because i keep feeling this stings and pains

Asked for Female, 13 Years 331 Views v

Dr. Arun DwivediGeneral Physician | Pune

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Remove the ring fro piercing for ten days ... Read More

My cartilage piercing is producing lymph and is swollen. It’s a 1.5 month old piercing. Please tell me some ointments to treat. I have used turmeric and neem stick but it didnt get better.

Asked for Female, 20 Years 91 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

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Need to see.. Whether it's due to piercing.... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

Hello, I have read online that the cartilage can shatter from piercing with a gun. Is this the case for modern piercing guns? What characteristics increase your chances of the cartilage shattering? e.g. thickness, brittleness? Tank you

Asked for Female, 18 Years 98 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

Mostly heals.. sometimes non healing ulcer. ... Read More

I have swelling and inflammation after ear piercing (7 days old) and a doctor has prescribed the attached medicines. I forgot to mention that I got a tattoo done 10 days back. Is it still safe to take these medicines

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Dr. Gaurav JainGeneral Physician | Ahmedabad

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Hi doctor, my father 58 yrs old 96 kgs height 5.2 has almost 70- 80 percent cartilage gone on one leg and other also near to it. Apart from knee replacement any other medication or injections for pain relief and doing every day activities, and going to his office. He want towait for some time for replacement. Pls suggest. Thanks

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Dr. PuviyarasanSpine Surgeon | Nilgiris

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Can go for hyaluronic acid intraarticular injection ... Read More

How should I take care of baby to prevent ear infection after ear piercing? What should be applied after piercing? Pls suggest

Asked for Female, 30 Years 153 Views v

Dr. Anveshini UppuletiPediatrician | Warangal

Get ear piercing done by ENT surgeon, they will take care of it. If not done by professionals, apply Mupirocin ointment. ... Read More

My 4 month old kid have ear piercing done. A small pus filled blister has came on back side of piercing. I bought betadine ointment usp 10 % for him but can i use it or concentration of ointment should be 5%?

Asked for Female, 28 Years 684 Views v

Dr. PrithviPediatrician | Bangalore

Hello Do not remove the earring immediately unless there is significant swelling or pain — this may trap the infection Avoid touching or rotating the earring frequently Betadine Ointment 5% (Povido ... Read More

I got a new upper ear piercing and one of them has little pus, and very little extra pain What do i do? Should i apply something or eat something

Asked for Female, 23 Years 46 Views v

Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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Hello I want to pierce my ear in upper cartilage had already pirced one...can u suggest me some numbing cream which I shld apply before the piercing for less pain plz

Asked for Female, 24 Years 67 Views v

Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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Hy doctor, My wife got ear piercing 20 days before. But still feeling pain and swelling also little pus. Pls see the pic and suggest medicine or ointment

Asked for Male, 28 Years 127 Views v

Dr. Farhat KhanEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Wardha

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It is better to consult for proper treatment. ... Read More

I had done earlier piercing in my upper cartilage a year ago...it's still oozing pus and blood plz suggest me some ointment which vll help me in healing

Asked for Female, 24 Years 62 Views v

Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I recently wore a new earring in my old ear piercing and it got infected. I have been using saltwater and coconut oil to treat the infection but it's not healing. I want to get relief from the pain and infection at the earliest.

Asked for Female, 23 Years 413 Views v

Dr. Rajen PatelENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Surat

Remove earring ... Read More

Hi my three yr old doctor ear piercing site got inflamed due to tight back screw but no pus collection... applied supirocin b plus for five days as doctor advice n then discontinued for six days...it's still not cured completely n inflammation persists n she complaining of pain when wearing earring... doctor told to continue back again ointment unt

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Asked for Female, 34 Years 243 Views v

Dr. Kumud Babu SinghPediatrician | Patna

Syp.clavam forte 4ml bd for 5 days Syp.combiflam 7 ml oral bd for 2 days then sos Orint.t bact apply externally 2to3 times per day ... Read More

Why my one side nose cartilage is increased During last two months it is not paining and harder than other side

Asked for Male, 18 Years 56 Views v

Dr. Shradha ChandraENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bareilly

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Proper nose is developed at at 21 years so changes may be observe ... Read More

My one side nose cartilage is increase or more harder than other side caetilage can i reduce this or not and it to normal please talk with me

Asked for Male, 18 Years 67 Views v

Dr. Aditya YeolekarRhinologist | Pune

This can arise out of congenital cause or due to trauma. Can be corrected by functional plus aesthetic rhinoplasty. Surgery ... Read More

My one side nose cartilage on inner side accidently not attached with middle bone or it grow regularly from last two months and harder than other side cartilage or see from outer

Asked for Male, 18 Years 39 Views v

Dr. Gladson Guddappa UchilAllergist/Immunologist | Bangalore

Please come down to my clinic. ... Read More

If we press or up my nose cartilage many times in a day . it can be increases or not or harder than before

Asked for Male, 18 Years 56 Views v

Dr. Nafisa ParveenEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

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It can cause injury. ... Read More

My one side nose cartilage is increases and thick than other side during last two months and unplace

Asked for Male, 18 Years 87 Views v

Dr. Satguru Saran SinghEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Bareilly

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Kindly take online consultation see ur nose cartilage ... Read More

Hello Dr, I had my nose pierced 3 months ago but it's hurting still hasn't healed .I have already had medication befor due to infection" 2 times" but now it's the "third time" the puss is coming out and it hurts .I don't know the reason it's happening again and again. Please instruct me . [The piercing is on the right side of my nose]

Asked for Male, 19 Years 164 Views v

Dr. Maninderjit SinghDermatologist | Fatehgarh Sahib

You could be having reaction to element in the nose ring. If the piercing was not done in aseptic manner you could have mycobacterial infection. For proper treatment, some tests need to be done. Consu ... Read More

I had gotten an upper lobe ear piercing about a month ago and is wearing little silver studs. My left ear is alright but my right ear has started to develop a bump on the backside. It only hurts when i try to twist the stud or otherwise no pain but I'm afraid of infection. Piercing aftercare: i used to apply lukewarm coconut oil on my piercings 2

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Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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 ... Read More

How long the pain lasts in the cartilage piercing and after how much time swelling and crusts go away

Asked for Female, 22 Years 135 Views v

Dr. Raut Supriya DevidasDermatologist | Hyderabad

No need to worry Definitive Treatment available with very good results Kindly take online consultation. ... Read More

I had done my ear piercing on upper cartilage before one month bt still its not healing evn I am not disturbing the jewellers nor I touch it again n again jst clean it n leave ..it has turned red n some pus is oozing frm it...plz suggest me a cream or tablet so tht it vll heal fast evn whn I touch it its painful

Asked for Female, 23 Years 91 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta PawarGeneral Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

It's been 1 year since my belly piercing. And the healing journey has been a rollercoaster. I had recurrent irritations to it, due to not using right technique to clean it regularly. My piercing was healing, but i keep getting a regular bump on the right side of the hole. It usually was minor but this time it is causing soreness. I tried supirocin

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Asked for Female, 27 Years 149 Views v

Dr. Shivanu MathonDermatologist | Ludhiana

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consult online ... Read More

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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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I got cartilage piercing done, for 2 weeks it was fine but now swelling and pus is there, also it is paining alot. What should be done to cure it fast?

I currently have this bump behind my ear on my cartilage piercing for about two days and i got it done about 2 weeks ago is it an infection and what can i do to treat it ?

My cartilage piercing in infected. I got it a month back and now suddenly it started producing lot of lymph and has swelling and pain. I have used turmeric, neem twigs etc, nothing happened.

I've been having a bump on my ear beside my cartilage piercing and my ear is getting a bit fat and the bump as well, its been so hard to sleep because i keep feeling this stings and pains

My cartilage piercing is producing lymph and is swollen. It’s a 1.5 month old piercing. Please tell me some ointments to treat. I have used turmeric and neem stick but it didnt get better.

Hello, I have read online that the cartilage can shatter from piercing with a gun. Is this the case for modern piercing guns? What characteristics increase your chances of the cartilage shattering? e.g. thickness, brittleness? Tank you

I have swelling and inflammation after ear piercing (7 days old) and a doctor has prescribed the attached medicines. I forgot to mention that I got a tattoo done 10 days back. Is it still safe to take these medicines

How should I take care of baby to prevent ear infection after ear piercing? What should be applied after piercing? Pls suggest

My 4 month old kid have ear piercing done. A small pus filled blister has came on back side of piercing. I bought betadine ointment usp 10 % for him but can i use it or concentration of ointment should be 5%?

I got a new upper ear piercing and one of them has little pus, and very little extra pain What do i do? Should i apply something or eat something

Hello I want to pierce my ear in upper cartilage had already pirced one...can u suggest me some numbing cream which I shld apply before the piercing for less pain plz

Hy doctor, My wife got ear piercing 20 days before. But still feeling pain and swelling also little pus. Pls see the pic and suggest medicine or ointment

I had done earlier piercing in my upper cartilage a year ago...it's still oozing pus and blood plz suggest me some ointment which vll help me in healing

I recently wore a new earring in my old ear piercing and it got infected. I have been using saltwater and coconut oil to treat the infection but it's not healing. I want to get relief from the pain and infection at the earliest.

Why my one side nose cartilage is increased During last two months it is not paining and harder than other side

My one side nose cartilage is increase or more harder than other side caetilage can i reduce this or not and it to normal please talk with me

My one side nose cartilage on inner side accidently not attached with middle bone or it grow regularly from last two months and harder than other side cartilage or see from outer

If we press or up my nose cartilage many times in a day . it can be increases or not or harder than before

My one side nose cartilage is increases and thick than other side during last two months and unplace

How long the pain lasts in the cartilage piercing and after how much time swelling and crusts go away

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