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Ear peirced infection

2017-09-20 01:51:48
I got my ears pierced a year ago and to this day when i take them out there is a small ball-like feel and after a week when i try to put them back in they sorta close and i have to force them back in. What is happening?
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This may be due to formation of an implantation dermoid
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Need an examination, visit your ENT specialist

Answered2017-09-20 11:16:49

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