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Ear piercing infection in cartilage

2018-01-19 04:06:12
It's been more than 4 weeks still it is not fixed and paining. Little pus sometimes too. Applying betadine ointment. Please suggest some oral medication
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Please put pictures of the affected areas

Answered2018-01-19 14:35:34

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