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Ear piercing infection in helix
I have ear piercing infection in helix, piercing done a month ago. Painful bump in otherside of year. Doing saline bath every day but still it is worse
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Most importantly remove any artificial ear ring (if wearing), it may increase your problem.
Regular cleaning the area with warm saline water then Betadine solution for 1 min, then apply T bact ointment.
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U need to apply oint b bact on it three times a day and take antibiotic, augmentin 625 mg twice a day. And dont allow water to come in contact with the infected site
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Dr. Shradha Chandra
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
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Maam is it swelling ? We can do video consultation for detailed evaluation
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