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Old ear piercing infection

2024-05-31 04:22:14
I recently wore a new earring in my old ear piercing and it got infected. I have been using saltwater and coconut oil to treat the infection but it's not healing. I want to get relief from the pain and infection at the earliest.
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Remove earring. T bact ointment for L/A two times a day for 5 days.

Answered2024-05-31 04:40:23

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