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A member asked:
Ive had a forward helix piercing for about 2 months and its causing me a lot of bother. is it safe to take it out and clean the piercing area?
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Yes: Yes you should take out the piercing and have your ear checked if the area is causing problems. You should have already been cleaning the area.
Answered 9/14/2014
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