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Helix piercing
I got a helicoptex piercing on 22nd july and a bump on 27th july after that the bump got a bit bigger and my helix started pus and all happened i am wearing a neem stick will it heal ?
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Good afternoon ma'am, I think your piercing for infected based on your pus discharge and swelling.
It might heal as long as you are avoiding contact with fingers and other things.
Next Steps
Kindly consult an ENT Specialist.
Health Tips
Try to keep it dry immediately after a bath and avoid manipulating it.
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You develop acute local infection, remove that neem stick
Get Routine Ear examination done ASAP
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TAB AUGMENTIN 625mg p/o twice in a day after meal for 3 days
CAP RABLET D 1CAP P/o once in a day Empty stomach for 3 days
TAB CHYMORAL PLUS 1tab p/o twice in a day after meal for 3 days
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Remove the neem stick . The piercing is infected. Get it cleaned and start antibiotics. Maintain hygiene
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Apply ointment Neosporin h
Start antibiotics after consultation
Remove neem stick
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Dr. Raj Narayan Samanta
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
8 yrs exp
Bareilly
The piercing got infected. Further evaluation needed
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Consult Immediately
Health Tips
Avoid self cleaning
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