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Swollen ear after piersing

2017-10-02 06:07:45
My ear is still swollen after a month and I am afraid That I will have to get my poles removed after I visit a doctor.will my peiersing be secured.
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You might be having contact dermatitis secondary to ear stud insertion. You may need to use ear stud with different material. Otherwise this problem may persist for very long
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2017-10-03 02:16:09

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