Question 1

does mupirocin heal wounds caused by ear piercing?

Accepted Answer

Maybe/not: Mupirocin is just one antibiotic ointment that may help prevent infection or help healing if a wound germs are sensitive to that medicine. It may not. Treating the wound with hydrogen peroxide followed by drying can also help. Some germs may be resistant to both.

Question 2

can i use a&d ointment on a bump above my fourth ear piercing ?

Accepted Answer

A and D ointnent: Vitamin A and D ointment is mainly used for skin irritation and not for bumps like cysts, abscess, ingrown hairs, lipoma. A physician would have to inspect the bump in order to make a diagnosis and advise you.

Question 3

what to do about ear piercing hurts after i changed the earrings and won't heal. been pierced for over 6 months. what's going on?

Accepted Answer

Do you have a: metal allergy to the new earrings?  Is the post thicker on the more recent earrings?  Do you have an infection?

Question 4

when was ear piercing dangerous?

Accepted Answer

It still can be: If not done with clean technique, it still can be dangerous and cause infection or deformity of the ear.

Question 5

can i use betnovite c on ear piercing?

Accepted Answer

: If the jewelry causes allergic reaction, the best treatment will be removing that earring, not treating the site with a steroid cream. Take care.

Question 6

ear piercing redness, what is wrong?

Accepted Answer

Possibly infected.: Possibly a reaction to the metal in the post. High ear piercings through cartilage have ^ risk of infection ; lack of healing because of minimal blood supply to auricular cartilage.  You can develop a perichondral abscess as well auricular perichondritis. If you ear is hot, red, swollen or has increasing pain you need medical evaluation. 1 study showed complications in up to 35% of people w &gt;.

Question 7

how to tell if ear piercing is infected?

Accepted Answer

Infected/inflammed: Red, hot, swollen and drainage (inflammation) are normal signs of healing and in fact, not bad but are integral to healing.  If infected, the wound should not improve, the patient have fevers, chills, and other systemic signs of infection.  Culture of the wound should never be with a swab on the surface but a simple tissue biopsy.  Routine use of antibiotics is to be condemned due to the risks.

Question 8

can i get ear piercing while having toothache?

Accepted Answer

: It is best you have the toothache treated first

Question 9

hi. can fusibact be used on a swollen ear piercing?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. It is an antibacterial agent; an alternative would be triple antibiotic cream/ointment.
If the inflammation does not subside in a couple of days, consider taking out the piercing.
Wish you good health!

Question 10

how to treat a swollen ear piercing?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Was it a recent piercing? It's natural to have some swelling after an injury.  A cold compress on the area may help.

If the area is red, painful, and/or you have any discharge from the area it may possibly be infected. In that case you need to see your doctor.

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Mupirocin ointment on ear piercing

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Can i use a&d ointment on a bump above my fourth ear piercing ?

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What to do about ear piercing hurts after i changed the earrings and won't heal. been pierced for over 6 months. what's going on?

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When was ear piercing dangerous?

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Can i use betnovite c on ear piercing?

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Ear piercing redness, what is wrong?

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How to tell if ear piercing is infected?

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Can i get ear piercing while having toothache?

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How to treat a swollen ear piercing?

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