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My daughter got an infection from an ear piercing. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 4 years old. After piercing her ear, she is suffering from piercing infection. Her weight is 20 kg. I have also attached the pictures of her ears. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Evidently, the infection stems from the piercing. To remedy this, certain measures need to be undertaken. The piercing should be removed, and if pus is observed, delicately squeezing it and applying warm compresses can aid in facilitating drainage. It is recommended t... Read Full »
After nose piercing, I can see a red bump near it. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I got a nose piercing done a month back. It was done with a gunshot, and the metal did not suit me. It ended up with a swelling at the area. I changed it to a gold stud, which worked and the piercing was fine till now. From the past 4 to 5 days, I can see a red bump near the piercing. I v... Read Full »
Answer: 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. I suggest you try using Fucibet cream (Betamethasone and Fusidic acid) twice daily for seven days over the affected area. Do not wear any metal stud... Read Full »
What should be done to cure infected piercing?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an infected piercing. It is already one month since I have got a piercing. My infection is getting worse so I removed it. What should I do to my wound? I removed my piercing. It is my first time to be pierced so I do not know how to clean it and I am using fake pieces of jewelr... Read Full »
Answer: 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. Wash with warm water and antiseptic soap, rinse well, dry thoroughly, apply oxygenated water, then apply Betadine. At the... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I got my nose pierced four days ago, and since then, the piercing site has been red and swollen. I am concerned if it will subside or not. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: 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.Apply warm compresses on the affected region for relief.I hope this has helped you.Thank you. Read Full »
Can keloid develop on a cartilage ear piercing?
Query: Hi doctor, Do I need to consult a doctor for having a keloid on my cartilage due to over-piercing? Before few days, my ears got swollen by piercing them. It hurts a lot. Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: 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. You have developed swelling due to contact dermatitis and so your area is inflamed and tender. You can follow this t... Read Full »
Am I experiencing ear pain because of the infected piercing?
Query: Hello doctor, For the past five days, I have been experiencing ear pain, not outer pain but inside the ear canal. It started a day after one of my piercings got infected and started bleeding. I have not taken any type of medication. The piercing has healed, but my ear still hurts. My sleep schedule ... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: 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. You can start Tablet Ciplox (Ciprofloxacin) 500 mg one tablet two times a day after food for the next f... Read Full »
How long does an infected cartilage piercing take to heal?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a question regarding my ear infection. Before few weeks, I got a cartilage piercing. I used a saline solution to clean the piercing as the piecer told me to avoid using alcohol or peroxide. After going to the doctor, she told me to use Peroxide to clean it. Is it fine? Another area ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have this problem due to infection only. I have gone through the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity), you have developed all these symptoms after piercing only. In most cases, people develop infections after piercing. Infection occurs easily... Read Full »