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Suggest Remedy To Prevent Infection Of Ear Piercing

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Posted on Thu, 18 Dec 2014
Question: Hi,

I have a daughter who is 3.5 yrs old. She had her ear pierced yesterday. Can u pl. let me know what things to be taken care of for early healing and avoiding infections.

How should the pierced area be cleaned ? Can I apply some ointment ?

Thanks,
XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Mupirocine

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
keep the area as clean as possible.
Better don't wet the ears for 3 days after that you can wash with water and baby shampoo .
Apply ointment mupirocine twice daily for 5 days.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
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Suggest Remedy To Prevent Infection Of Ear Piercing

Brief Answer: Mupirocine Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. keep the area as clean as possible. Better don't wet the ears for 3 days after that you can wash with water and baby shampoo . Apply ointment mupirocine twice daily for 5 days. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you