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Suggest Treatment For Pus Coming From Pierced Ear Area
Sir, My daughter who is 2 years old, got her ears pierced a month ago. Now i cud see a small acne like developing behind her ears and also pus is coming from the pierced area. This is the case in her right ear, the left is completely alrite. Is this a serious problem?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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hi,
sounds like she has a reaction to the earring or possibly an infection related to the piercing. I would remove the earring / stud and watch to see if her rash improves. if not she may require some antibiotic treatment.
best wishes
sounds like she has a reaction to the earring or possibly an infection related to the piercing. I would remove the earring / stud and watch to see if her rash improves. if not she may require some antibiotic treatment.
best wishes
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