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Need doctor's help! will nickle allergy cause a bacterial infection in ear lobe?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes it can: Ear rings that cause allergy shouldn't be worn any longer, and local inflammation can have bacterial infection on top.

Answered 11/20/2013

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