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Infected piercing
I got upper earlobe piercing on 4th March. It was fine and slowly healing. I put neem twig last week. Now small hard pimples like things have . One ear just has the pimple, no pus or anything only pains if touched. The other ear is has some discharge at the back side, is itchy and a bit painful and red in a very small area. Is it infected? If yes, what can I do? I have Betadine ointment at home. Will that work?
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Stop self treatment and home remedies, if the underlying skin gets infected, it will form a keloid which will never go. Please consult online for proper treatment
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Yes...It's bacterial infection..it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation with photos
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
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9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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Dr. Mukesh Krishna Valluri
Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Betadine will work to some extent, but if you want to be extra sure and prevent any further complications, i suggest you visit a surgeon who has more experience in dealing with these types of infected wounds.
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Visit a General Surgeon or Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Shivanu Mathon
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10 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Consult online for further treatment
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Dr. Abigail
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Mumbai
For now, yes, you can use it. Sounds like it is infected. You can send photos. Very likely you'll need an antibiotic
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Dr. Hitesh Viradiya
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Surat
Share pics for better evaluation specific treatment required for better results
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed prescription and further management
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Dr. Siri N S
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello. For the time being betadine will work but vigorous treatment is needed as it the earlobe
Kindly consult for further guidance
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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