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Is it safe to go surfing 4 weeks after getting earlobes pierced?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Enjoy!: Should be no problem. If you're worried, go ahead and put some vaseline or antibiotic ointment on the holes and that should protect them from too much water exposure. Keep in mind that if your ears are tender, red, or not healed you should wait. Jeff spiegel www.Drspiegel.Com.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Infection: If you do not have any inflammation, fever, redness or discharge from pierced holes you probably safe to swim.
Answered 10/4/2016
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