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Need doctor's help! what do i use to clean new ear piercing?

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Peroxide: Most commercial ear piercing places give out (or sell) a cleaning solution that contains hydrogen peroxide. That is probably fine but warm water is probably just as good by gently using a q-tip. Rubbing alcohol can be used too in the same fashion. If you are having problems then you should remove the ear ring and see a doctor.

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Answered 5/2/2015

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