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Using cream: dexpanthenol5% +chlorexidine hydrochloride0.5% for over 6 monthes on ear peircing twice a day. should i stop gradualy? danger of super bug because of developed resistance like when using to much hand sanitzer or incoplete antibio treat?
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Periodic cleaning: routinely remove piercing and boil in water for 2-3 minutes. Remove, dry, and once cool, clean again with isopropyl alcohol. Let dry and reinsert.
Answered 11/18/2015
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Just stop: Why use this so long? No need to taper. Normal healing? Complete healing? Just stop.
Answered 11/28/2015
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