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Ear piercing infection

2019-04-08 05:16:58
I had an ear lobe piercing through needle last week one ear turned to be fine but another ear is infected ...saw yellow pus yesterday..I called my friend who is practicing medicine he adviced to apply tbact twice a day and combliflm and clavam tablet Is this fine to take these medicine...if so what is the dosage of these medicine I should take and how many days should I take
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No.. Specific medicine required depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo.

Answered2019-04-23 06:06:30

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You will have to remove the piercing now. Otherwise it may form a hypertrophic scar. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment

Answered2019-04-08 05:18:51

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