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Which fucidin to apply to the inflamed ear after ear piercing?fusidic acid fucidin the red one or sodium fusidate fucidin the orange one?!
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See physician: Fusidic acid is bacteriostatic and prone to resistance. Inflamed ear after piercing with redness and or pus may necessitate an oral antibiotic depending on the severity. Warm compresses and medical follow up may be warranted.
Answered 8/3/2014
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