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I just got my tragus pierced a week ago and it's red and puss is coming out and my eat popped but i clean it 3 times a day is it infected?
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Probably: Without seeing the area involved cannot say for sure, but this should definitely be seen by a doctor, cultured and treated appropriately. Do not ignore this further as the types of infection and the organisms causing them can be very severe. Good luck and best wishes.
Answered 5/9/2014
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