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A member asked:

How long does it take for ear lobe piercings to heal?

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

5to7 days: It takes 5to 7 days to heal if there is no infection.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 10/20/2018

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Ear lobe pierced 7 months ago, wore earrings, rotated, cleaned everyday. Took earrings out for 1st time ever for 2 days, piercing nearly closed up entirely. Put earring back in, had to force it in, bled a bit but stopped completely. What do I do?

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