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Im 53 years old and just recently have the problem of infected ear lobes with the use of "cheap" earrings...meaning not 14 carat god. why now?

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Why not now?: Possibly allergy or sensitivity to the metal - often nickel. Allergy and sensitivity can develop anytime. Cheap earrings are not more infectious than the expensive variety.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 1/29/2018

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