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Medical Conditions - Piercing Infection

The piercing might be infected if the area around it is swollen, painful, red, and there is pus or blood coming out of it. Piercing infection can be treated using antibiotics. To prevent piercing infections choose a qualified and experienced professional to get your piercing.

All piercing infection Q&A

What could cause redness and swelling after a nose piercing?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I suggest you follow a few instructions mentioned below. Apply a topical antibiotic on the pieced site.

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I noticed a red bump near my nose piercing. What could be causing it?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern. With your description, it seems you have developed irritant contact dermatitis to the metal stud.

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Should I go to the doctor if I have a keloid on my cartilage ear piercing?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A keloid develops due to overpiercing of the cartilaginous area of the ear. It takes around two months to form in the pierced region and they are painless.

How to cure infection after ear piercing?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Evidently, the infection stems from the piercing. To remedy this, certain measures need to be undertaken.

How can I cure infected piercing?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry for the infection site you are experiencing. You need to get evaluated by your physician. I think you need prescription oral antibiotics.

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A day after my piercing got infected and started bleeding, I am experiencing ear pain. What to do?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common reason to have pain is due to dermatitis, which has led to an infection. Dermatitis occurs due to the reaction of the metal piercing with the skin.

My ear is swollen, tender, and pus is coming out around a new cartilage piercing. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have this problem due to infection only.

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