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Recurrent belly piercing infection
It's been 1 year since my belly piercing. And the healing journey has been a rollercoaster. I had recurrent irritations to it, due to not using right technique to clean it regularly.
My piercing was healing, but i keep getting a regular bump on the right side of the hole. It usually was minor but this time it is causing soreness. I tried supirocin earlier, but this time I am using ghee and haldi paste. It seems to work, however my concern is the recurrence of the bump. It leaves a brown scar, then i don't know what happens and it gets infected again, and then i see whiteish fluid in it almost like a pimple. it seems troublesome now, I am considering removing my jewellery but I do not want to trap bacteria in my skin. 1. What can be the permanent or long term solution for this.
2. What are the chances that I get to keep my piercing ?
3. Can somebody please guide me on how to clean it properly, and what could be the possible reason of this recurrent irritations.
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You need an exact identification bacteria it is causing. Some specialised tests are available. Then the specific treatment can be given to make it heal it permanently.
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Can go for an online consultation
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It can be improved with specific antibiotics... for detailed prescription do online consultation
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consult online
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Dr. Pooja Gupta
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4 yrs exp
Indore
Looks like pyogenic granuloma.
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Can either opt for laser or electrocautery/RFA for treatment
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Dr. Abigail
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4 yrs exp
Mumbai
It looks like you're developing a pyogenic granuloma at the site. Doesn't look like an eczema. Does it itch?
You will have to remove the piercing. Local Antibiotics and cauterising it will help clear it off.
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
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8 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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