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Had my 3 months baby gun earpierced 2 wiks ago now it has pus and redish at times what to do with it w/out removing earing bcoz it might hurt.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
See your doctor: You should take your baby to the doctor. Infections can be more serious in young babies. This is an age where she may be drooling a lot and can easily infect the piercing. See your doctor.
Answered 4/15/2014
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