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A member asked:
I have an infected dermal piercing that needs to be removed. should i go to a doctor for removal or my piercer? if so, what type of doctor?
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Piercing: I think you should have the piercing removed by your physician because it is likely that antibiotics will have to be started as well.
Answered 9/28/2016
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