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LUMP BEHIND PIERCING

2018-06-28 17:46:06
I have a lump behind my cartilage piercing(1.5 month old) which i was trying to treat using saline water, it usually would go away after a day or two but today it was bit inflamed and while cleaning some blood came out. What medicine should i apply? Help ASAP.
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It is infected. If not treated, it willl become a keloid. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment

Answered2018-06-29 03:43:07

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It's infected..U need specific medicine....Send photos, of the affected area for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Answered2018-06-29 00:26:38

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