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I pierced my self and it is swollen but i think not infected and im kind a worried about it what should i do to reduce the swollen part?
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Ice: And anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen. If you notice the area getting red and warm, see your doctor. That's probably an infection starting. In the future, get piercings done by a professional. Have a great day!
Answered 7/6/2015
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