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A member asked:

Can you use hydrogen peroxide on a 5 day old ear cartilage peircing 3 times a day? or how many times should u clean it?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Twice daily: Also apply vaseline and rotate earring.If gets red snd painful call doc.

Dr Green agreed

Answered 1/2/2014

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Likely is fine: This is not likely to be a problem. However, if you think there is a problem (i.e. An infection) then you probably should have this examined. Sometimes a person can develop an allergy to nickel and it can simply appear chronically irritated.

Dr Stevens agreed

Answered 2/22/2014

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