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How To Cure A Red Swab Appearing Where Re-piercing Has Been Done On Ears?
A couple of days ago I re-pierced my ear piercing as it had closed over a little. Since then, I ve noticed my ear is covered in a sore, red, scab like material. It s not just on my newly re-pierced hole either, it s all over my ear near enough. This happened a few years ago when it was first pierced which I find quite strange as I ve never experienced anything like this with any piercings before. I ve been cleaning it with salt water, is there anything else I can do to help the scabs (if that s what it is) or do you have any idea on whats happening? Thanks.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
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Thank You for contacting HCM.
That particular area could have been infected. I would suggest you following things:
> Apply polyfax plus ointment over the area twice a day for three days
> keep it clean
> Wash hands before & after touching the area.
> Take acetaminophen for pain (if occurs)
Report to hospital if:
> Condition remain same after 2-3 days
> Any unusual symptom appears
> Condition deteriorates.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow
up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing you good health.
Thank You for contacting HCM.
That particular area could have been infected. I would suggest you following things:
> Apply polyfax plus ointment over the area twice a day for three days
> keep it clean
> Wash hands before & after touching the area.
> Take acetaminophen for pain (if occurs)
Report to hospital if:
> Condition remain same after 2-3 days
> Any unusual symptom appears
> Condition deteriorates.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow
up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing you good health.
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