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Had Ears Pierced. Why Did They Bleed? Why The Swelling?

I ve had my ears pierced for 6 weeks now, and three days ago one of them started bleeding . The other was fine, until today, and now it s also bleeding. The swelling on the first one went down overnight, but I m really worried that my piercings are infected. Are they? Also they re my second piercings on the lobe, but will they affect the first ones?
posted on Sat, 13 Oct 2012
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
I understand your concern
As per your description it seems that it us infected.
I suggest you to apply cold lamentation over it and apply topical antibacterusl like mupirocin 2times a day.
In case it persist get yourself examined by doctor as course if oral antibiotic will be needed.
Hope this helps.
Godds bless.
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Had Ears Pierced. Why Did They Bleed? Why The Swelling?

Hi. Thanks for your query. I understand your concern As per your description it seems that it us infected. I suggest you to apply cold lamentation over it and apply topical antibacterusl like mupirocin 2times a day. In case it persist get yourself examined by doctor as course if oral antibiotic will be needed. Hope this helps. Godds bless.