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Infected ear piercing

2021-11-09 13:54:06
I did my cartilage piercing for both ears on 31 oct, suddenly from yesterday only my left swelled and today the swelling has increased. It is painful also. What should I do?
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Dint delay Consult a dermatologist for timely treatment

Answered2021-11-10 07:02:36

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It's bacterial infection..it will go with medicine.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation

Answered2021-11-10 01:22:43

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Looks like it is perichondritis- cartilage infection.
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consult plastic surgeon

Answered2021-11-09 17:31:20

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This should be taken care as any bacterial infection initially if there's no response then evaluate for fungal etiology as most of these are bacterial origin
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topical and oral antibiotics

Answered2021-11-09 16:28:18

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