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A member asked:
I have a bump that is quite painful coming from my cartilage piercing (got it in the beginning of march) what do i do?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Infection, see PCP: for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Very common.
Answered 4/25/2015
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