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A member asked:
Why did a pus pocket show up on the back of the head next to the ear. took out the piercing and pus came out of and is this serious to see the doctors
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Probably not: One of the complications of a foreign body (metal) in the skin is a pustule or a collection of pus secondary to contamination with skin bacteria. Now that you have removed the metal piercing, it is likely that with hot soaks and keeping the skin clean with soap and hot water, the superficial infection will resolve. If the infection persists for more than a week, see your physician.
Answered 4/27/2016
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