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How can i tell if my piercing is infected?
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Signs of infection.: Surrounding tissues may be red, swollen, tender, warm with possible pus. Red streaking is particularly worrisome. Please seek medical attention if you appear to have an infected piercing.
Answered 4/25/2013
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Pain,swelling,rednes: Cardinal signs of infection are pain, swelling and redness locally at site of piercing.
Answered 10/23/2012
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