A member asked:

New tragus piercing is oozing white stuff. possible infection? i herd removing piercing is bad because it can seal infection in 2 your body. true?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Tragus Piercing Pus: Signs of infection can include: increased swelling, redness, tenderness, ^ pain, warmth, red streaks, purulent drainage, swollen lymph nodes or fever. Yes, removal of jewelry can cause the hole to close off with development of an abscess - please seek medical attention.

Answered 3/22/2020

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Lets review your que: No, leaving in the foreign body causing the infection is worse. I would remove the piercing and decide to do it in the future use a replicable piercer and cleanse as per their protocol.

Answered 12/30/2014

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