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A member asked:
I've been on accutane for quite some time now, and i got a new cartilage piercing 2 wks ago, do i need to take it out? or should it be fine?
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Fine: More likely you do not need to take it out, just make sure there is no redness or inflammation indicating an infection
Answered 5/22/2017
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