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What Is The Remedy For Swollen And Painful Earlobe ?

My earlobe hurts and it is swollen and red but i AAAAAAA t worn earrings lately and they hurt when I touch them what should i do?
Mon, 9 Apr 2012
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You have got an infected ear lobe. You are going to need to take an antibiotic by mouth. This is quite a common complication of ear piercing and is not your fault. It will settle down without treatment but it will settle down much quicker if you go on a few days course of a broad-spectrum antibiotic.





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What Is The Remedy For Swollen And Painful Earlobe ?

Hi there. Thank you for posting your question with Healthcaremagic. I will do my best to help you. You have got an infected ear lobe. You are going to need to take an antibiotic by mouth. This is quite a common complication of ear piercing and is not your fault. It will settle down without treatment but it will settle down much quicker if you go on a few days course of a broad-spectrum antibiotic. I hope that I have answered your questions fully and been of some help. If you have anymore questions please contact me again anytime.