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Ear piercing

2017-12-25 12:00:22
I pierced my ear, the hole is now green and yellow and crusty. i tried getting it off but it’s stuck. The ear hurts very bad and is very sensitive to touch. Is this serious. What could be the thing on my ear
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It has got infected.
Next Steps
If stud is still in place, needs to be removed.
Health Tips
Better still, is to get professional help from an ENT specialist.

Answered2017-12-27 09:23:21

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