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Nose piercing aftercare
Yesterday I pierced my nose from a Jewellery. It was gun shot with metal ring given by them.Till now I have no issue apart from minor pain.What precautions should I take to heal it fast and to prevent it getting infected?
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Nothing to be done if no symptoms
Consult incase of any complaints
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Antibiotics may be needed in case of infection. Or ointment will be fine
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Consult ENT surgeon
Prescription: T-Bact ointment and oral antibiotics and analgesics
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Why to gold smith , why not ENT surgeon ? , who would have given you proper prescription .
Now can show to surgeon, if needed then he will give you any medicine , if no infection then donot worry
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Please use betadine ointment 3 times a day for 5 days
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Dr. Jinoraj R
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
3 yrs exp
Bangalore
Only T bact or neosporin ointment for few days
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