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A member asked:
I just got earrings and my ear hurts when i touch it.it also feels swollen.is my ear infected and can i help it.
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Piercing : it is depend how many days out you have your ear pierced , if you just get it less than 24 hours, then the infection would be less likely. But if more than 48hours, there is likely infection. Remember piercing is like puncture wound, it hurts and does get infected, therefore it is safe to have a medical expert takes a look at it
Answered 4/24/2016
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