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Infected piercing

2023-04-28 06:24:58
I got upper earlobe piercing on 4th  March. It was fine and slowly healing. I put neem twig last week. Now small hard pimples like things have . One ear just has the pimple, no pus or anything only pains if touched. The other ear is has some discharge at the back side, is itchy and a bit painful and red in a very small area. Is it infected? If yes, what can I do? I have Betadine ointment at home. Will that work?
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Stop self treatment and home remedies, if the underlying skin gets infected, it will form a keloid which will never go. Please consult online for proper treatment

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Yes...It's bacterial infection..it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation with photos

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail

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Betadine will work to some extent, but if you want to be extra sure and prevent any further complications, i suggest you visit a surgeon who has more experience in dealing with these types of infected wounds.
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Visit a General Surgeon or Plastic Surgeon

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Consult online for further treatment

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For now, yes, you can use it. Sounds like it is infected. You can send photos. Very likely you'll need an antibiotic

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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed prescription and further management

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Hello. For the time being betadine will work but vigorous treatment is needed as it the earlobe Kindly consult for further guidance

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.

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