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Infected piercing

2018-06-27 13:22:22
Concerns about an infected cartilidge piercing, pierced 3 months ago yet still swollen and red, bumps developing around piercing and possible puss. Have been on antibiotic course and used antibiotic cream to no avail.
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Answered2018-06-28 08:34:38

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