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Suggest Remedy For Soreness In Earlobes After Piercing

Ive had my 2nd and 3rd hole pierced for about 5-7 month. Recently they ve started to get bumps on the back and when I squeeze them blood and puss comes out, I clean them with alcohol and than put the earrings back in. Also when I squeeze my earlobes they feel hard. What should I do?
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

Infection of the outer ear can occur as a result of ear piercing particularly if the person who did the procedure did not use a sterile technique.

You would need to remove the earrings for now, till the infection has resolved.

The ear should be cleaned daily with an anti septic solution such as bethadine, alcohol,diluted hydrogen peroxide.

Topical antibiotic cream should be applied. This should be available at your local pharmacy.

If the infection does not resolve with these methods then oral antibiotics may be needed.

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Suggest Remedy For Soreness In Earlobes After Piercing

Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic Infection of the outer ear can occur as a result of ear piercing particularly if the person who did the procedure did not use a sterile technique. You would need to remove the earrings for now, till the infection has resolved. The ear should be cleaned daily with an anti septic solution such as bethadine, alcohol,diluted hydrogen peroxide. Topical antibiotic cream should be applied. This should be available at your local pharmacy. If the infection does not resolve with these methods then oral antibiotics may be needed. I hope this helps