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I had a new piercing done on my ear last month, suddenly sterday I have swelling and pus coming from it, there is nly pain if I touch it. Can anyone please wat am supposed to do? Am really worried... can I apply coconut oil?
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Please take Antibiotics and Painkiller for the same . Apply Antiseptic Cream like Betadin or Neomycine
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Dr. Shoeb Sayyad
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5 yrs exp
Aurangabad
As there is swelling and pus is coming from it that means it is an infection at the site of the piercing. You need Antibiotics and Other medicines
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Dr. Aman Qureshi
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3 yrs exp
Nagpur
Need to take antibiotics and pain medication.
Also local ointment. Avoid applying anything external substance at the site. Consult me on practo for medications
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