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I've had a naval piercing for about 4 months now and up until this point have had no problems. now, it's red and always hurts. infected? or irritated
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Could be either,: do you have any other piercing with same metal, be careful if infected especially if you have diabetes can be dangerous
Answered 9/28/2016
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