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I have an old ear piercing that has a bump in the back end of it and i need to know how to treat the bump without closing the piercing.

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

Cyst: CSeeyour doctor and have it checked then they can give you a recomendation.

Dr Harte agreed

Answered 11/15/2014

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A member asked:

I have an old ear piercing that has a bump in the back end of it and i need to know how to treat the bump without closing the piercing.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Diane Minich answered

Dr Harte agreed

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