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New ear lobe piercing (three days old)

2018-01-22 22:36:35
I got my ear lobe piercing three days ago and want to remove the piercing, so that the hole can close on its own. Although, I am scared to remove the piercing as it could get infected. There is a little bit of clear fluid coming out. If I remove the piercing I am scared that the hole will get infected, how can I prevent this, but remove the piercing at the same time.
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You can go ahead and remove the piercing and apply some over the counter antiseptic creams to the area of the piercing for few days. Usually it will close in a week without much problem
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Consult nearby ENT specialist or Dermatologist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

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