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Piercing infection?

2018-07-12 21:07:37
I recently got a naval piercing and there is a small bubble next to it, I want to know if it is a keloid or an infection and how I can get rid of it.
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Probably Infection..Need to see before starting treatment.. Send photos of the affected area by direct online consultation

Answered2018-07-13 00:22:29

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