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My ears are pierced but i bought a brand new pair of piercings and now where my hole is it stinks should i be worried about it?

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Dr. David Krulak answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Odor: If there is odor at the site of a piercing, it should be evaluated for infection. This is particularly true if you also have pain, swelling or redness.

Dr Novick and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

My ears are pierced but i bought a brand new pair of piercings and now where my hole is it stinks should i be worried about it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Krulak answered

Dr Novick and another doctor agreed

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