A member asked:

I had some kind of yellowish liquid come out of my lobe piercing. it don't know if it's puss. piercing doesn't look red (to me). is piercing infected?

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Probably not: Itch? How long since piercing? Using antiseptic or antibiotic? Allergies to antibiotics are common.

Answered 6/30/2015

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

EARLOBE PUS: THE AREA WHERE THE EAR HAS BEEN PIERCED MAY BE SOMEWHAT INFECTED. SUGGESTION: SEE YOUR PCP. YOU CAN TRY SOME FAIRLY WARM COMPRESSES FOLLOWED BY AN ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT FOR A FEW DAYS FIRST , , , AND IF IT IS STILL THERE SEE YOUR DOCTOR

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