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Recently had my tragus pierced and have been rinsing it out in the faucet.do to this i believe i have swimmers ear, pinna is now warm to touch.normal?
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Not normal: If you have tenderness, warmth are redness you should see a physician, it sounds like you might have an infection (swimmer's ear is an infection of the ear canal tissue). Areas that have been recently pierced and are not treated aseptically are prone to infection. Good luck!
Answered 8/20/2016
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