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Bipolar manic. pierced my lip with a sterilized safety pin. took it out. how do i prevent infection, and should i be hospitalized for mania?

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Use antibiotic oint.: Use double antibiotic ointment on wound.. See a psychiatrist urgently if you are manic or go to ER. They can determine if you need to be hospitalized

Answered 4/26/2016

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