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Ear piercing redness, what is wrong?
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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 >.
Answered 9/8/2018
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Many possibilities: Could be normal inflammation or infection. Have it evaluated by you physician and get their advice.
Answered 9/8/2018
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