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Have had my ears pierced for years took them for a little while now when i've put them back in they r sore and hurt when in should i taken them out ?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Take them out: Take them out. Wait until no symptoms. Make sure rings/studs high quality metal. Try again. May be an allergic reaction.

Answered 7/5/2015

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A member asked:

Have had my ears pierced for years took them for a little while now when i've put them back in they r sore and hurt when in should i taken them out ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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