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Tragus piercing 20 days old is infected. think there is puss in it. what do i do?
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Infection?: If you think you have an infection, you should be seen by a doctor before it gets worse.
Answered 7/20/2014
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Remove piercing: Clean site with peroxide, use topical antibiotic, and if red/tender/swollen beyond size of a nickel--needs seen by Dr and likely oral antibiotic to address infection of cartilage. Can always attempt re-piercing once fully healed.
Answered 9/28/2016
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