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Infected ear piercing

2022-03-12 14:18:51
I got my middle ear pierced ( just about the earlobe) about 2 months back. I removed the earrings (silver) about 3 days ago and saw a very small ball-like infection. I applied MUPIBACT for 2 days and put the earrings back as I noticed the piercing closing up. Was I right to do so? Will I have to let the piercing close up and get it redone?
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Continue Mupi oint. Avoid putting the earrings back till all of the infection has cleared. You can use alternate earrings once infection has slightly subsided.

Answered2022-03-13 13:18:27

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You have to use earring..it is infected... for detailed information do direct online consultation with photos

Answered2022-03-12 15:21:18

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It's better to clear the infection before reusing your earrings. To understand you symptoms better kindly consult online with pictures

Answered2022-03-13 08:14:26

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