1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Flu

  4. New piercing. Can i apply coconut oil?

New piercing

2021-05-31 18:18:39
I had a new piercing done on my ear last month, suddenly sterday I have swelling and pus coming from it, there is nly pain if I touch it. Can anyone please wat am supposed to do? Am really worried... can I apply coconut oil?
113 Views

Answers (4)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Please take Antibiotics and Painkiller for the same . Apply Antiseptic Cream like Betadin or Neomycine

Answered2021-05-31 18:22:54

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

+151
Consult with a doctor
Online now
Consult Now
Needs urgent antibiotics
Next Steps
Consult me for treatment

Answered2021-05-31 18:21:46

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

As there is swelling and pus is coming from it that means it is an infection at the site of the piercing. You need Antibiotics and Other medicines
Next Steps
Consult me on Practo

Answered2021-05-31 18:35:39

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Need to take antibiotics and pain medication. Also local ointment. Avoid applying anything external substance at the site. Consult me on practo for medications

Answered2021-05-31 18:25:24

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Reasons Not to Get Oral Piercings

Dr.Damini Agarwal

Oral piercings or tongue splitting may look cool, but they can be dangerous to your health. That’s because your mouth co ... Read more

Oral Piercing - a Boon or Curse ????

Dr.Nishi Tandon

An oral (mouth) piercing is a small hole in your tongue, lip, cheek, or uvula (the tiny tissue at the back of your throa ... Read more

Modern Days Neck Problems

Dr.Aditya Satish(PT)

You eat well, you train hard and yet you still feel like you’re falling short of hitting your peak. Low energy, groggine ... Read more

New Year Resolutions for a Healthy You!!

Ms.Huda Shaikh

Be a new you !!The new year is about to arrive.We are all set to celebrate and welcome 2017 which would mean bidding adi ... Read more

New Year Special: Healthy Resolutions You Must Adopt!

Dr.Prabha Acharya

If your resolution is to take better care of yourself and get healthy, you will have a much better year if your resoluti ... Read more

Healthy New Year's resolution.....a Promise to Yourself

Dr.(Prof.) Nilanjana Basu

Every year brings joy and happiness to all of us. This year give yourself a promise..A promise to love yourself.All of u ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Cartilage piercing bump

531 Views
I currently have this bump behind my ear on my cartilage piercing for about two days and i got it done ab ...Read More

Piercing bump

341 Views
I had my piercing done a month ago and like a few days ago I had a bump on my piercing and I don't know w ...Read More

Infection at nose piercing site

338 Views
My wife had gunshot piercing done one month back at a jweller shop. soon after the piercing she developed ...Read More

TT Injection required after ear piercing

328 Views
Hello Doctors, 2 months ago I took Tetanus Injection..Today I have done ear piercing. Do I need to take a ...Read More

Ear piercing swelling

207 Views
Hi I have pierced my ear (3 piercings in the same ear). It has swelled up a little bit. As treatment I us ...Read More

Piercing infection

35 Views
I got a new upper ear piercing and one of them has little pus, and very little extra pain What do i do? S ...Read More

Ear piercing pain

68 Views
Hii i pierced my upr ear today and it's paining alit cannu prescribe me any medicine to prevent it frm ge ...Read More

Ear piercing

50 Views
I got my ears pierced 1.5 months ago. It has not healed yet. My right ear has swelled up and it's painful ...Read More

Ear piercing

58 Views
Hello I want to pierce my ear in upper cartilage had already pirced one...can u suggest me some numbing c ...Read More

Ear piercing

53 Views
I had done earlier piercing in my upper cartilage a year ago...it's still oozing pus and blood plz sugges ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.