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A member asked:
Wht 2 do if ur cartilage peircing is swollen and embedded its self in ur ear abd can't remove it? please help!
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Maybe infection: Sounds like you have an infection and your piercing might need to be removed. Perhaps you should seriously consider seeing an ENT physician.
Answered 6/10/2014
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You need to: Have it removed by a physician and get treated for possible infection.
Answered 9/28/2016
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