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What do you suggest if my smiley piercing has pus ,normal ?

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Skin infections: Pus on the skin is usually the symptom of a skin infection. When red, warm to touch and painful it is called cellulitis. Treatment of this includes oral antibiotics and occassionally drainage. See your doctor, because resistant infections are becoming more common and require special treatment.

Dr Cannon agreed

Answered 8/8/2017

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