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How to cure infection after ear piercing?

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Patient's 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.

Answered by Dr. Erioli Braholli

Education:

General Surgery

Professional Bio:

Dr. Erioli Braholli is a General Surgeon and General Practitioner with 35 years of clinical experience. His field of interest is General and Internal Medicine. He studied General Surgery at the University of Tirane in 1989. He performs operations to treat or prevent diseases, repair damage caused by injuries, correct deformities, and improve the functions of the human body.

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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 to consider a course of Cefuroxime syrup at 250 mg per 5 mL, a teaspoon taken twice daily for 7 to 10 days. Additionally, applying Erythromycin gel locally twice daily can be beneficial. Seeking advice from a medical professional is crucial; engage in a discussion with the doctor to determine the appropriate treatment and proceed with their consent.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At December 30, 2016
Reviewed At January 29, 2024

Education:

General Surgery

Professional Bio:

Dr. Erioli Braholli is a General Surgeon and General Practitioner with 35 years of clinical experience. His field of interest is General and Internal Medicine. He studied General Surgery at the University of Tirane in 1989. He performs operations to treat or prevent diseases, repair damage caused by injuries, correct deformities, and improve the functions of the human body.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

General Surgery

Professional Bio:

Dr. Erioli Braholli is a General Surgeon and General Practitioner with 35 years of clinical experience. His field of interest is General and Internal Medicine. He studied General Surgery at the University of Tirane in 1989. He performs operations to treat or prevent diseases, repair damage caused by injuries, correct deformities, and improve the functions of the human body.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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