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Why does it hurt my ear when i turn a piercing?
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Pressure: Pressure arising from the inflammatory process during infection causes local swelling of tissues resulting in increased pain perception when external pressure is applied.
Answered 7/28/2013
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DON'T TURN new: Piercing jewelry ! when a piercing is new, flesh will adhere to the jewelry. Twisting a post/ jewelry tears the flesh. This can lengthen healing time.
Answered 11/28/2017
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