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I got my cartilage pierced almost 2 yrs ago and now there's pus coming out of the hole. there's no blood,redness or pain. should i remove the earring?
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Piercing of cartilage: Yes take it out and clean the area twice a day with a wound cleaner. Than apply antibiotic ointment. Watch for redness, swelling, and pain. If it's still not better in a week see your doctor.
Answered 2/17/2015
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Piercing: yes you should remove the earring and seek medical care for a probable infection.
Answered 2/6/2015
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