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Infection in the earring piercing hole
My daughter's ears were pierced for earring during her 11 months. She did not have any infection since then. But now she has developed infection (reddish around the hole and itching sometimes. I removed the earring for 3 days. It seemed to cure but then put the earing back as I was afraid that the hole might close. She is not having fever or anything. Acting very normal. Everyday dry scales form around the piercing. Any home remedies or should I consult a doctor? Should I remove her earring for a long time ignoring if her hole will close or not.
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It could be caused due to metal allergy. Use hypoallergenic metals for ear rings like gold or silver. Apply nebasulf powder over the area or neosporin ointment twice daily and turn the ear rings each time
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Dr. Bhaskar Reddy
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Khammam
A course with Topical Ointment wil cute the redness around the ear can give Neosporin
If there is pius collected or the wound persists for more than a week after using meds do get physical examination done directly by the Doctor
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Dr. Anjali Bartakke
Pediatrician
25 yrs exp
Pune
If the earrings are hoops don't remove. Clean at bath time and remove all scales and dirt. Rotate them, put a drop of oil n lubricate. Accumulation of dirt, sweat leads to infection.
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If there is pain or pus formation show to nearby pediatrician.
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