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Why is there a sore bump behind my tragus piercing?

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Dr. Darryl Blinski answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Score ear piercing: Infection of cyst infected. Best to remove piercing and see your doctor for local and PO antibiotic care.

Answered 1/1/2015

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