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A member asked:

I had a sore on my ear & haven't been wearing my earrings, i'm 18 & they've been pierced almost my whole life, will they be ok staying out for now?

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Yes, removing: the foreign body is the most important thing, and apply warm compresses. If this does not work, you might need to be on antibiotics or might require surgical drainage, so you need to see a doctor.

Answered 9/4/2015

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