Ear piercing infection

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Asked for Female, 15 Years

I got my ears pierced a few months back but then changed my earrings to quickly which led to an infection involving swelling and puss and all that lovely stuff. my ears used to hurt and itch, but now they don’t hurt anymore and feel better but the welling has increased slightly but seems to not be increasing any more. what do i do?

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

Swelling and irritation at the site of ear piercing is usually because of contact dermatitis which is nothing but allergy to the ear stud which you are using. Ideally in this condition ear stud needs to be changed or removed for few weeks and antibiotic and steroid creams needs to be applied for the swollen area

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