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Mom dosent wanna take me to the doctor for infected rook piercing , she says taking out the piercing will bring down abcess , is she right ?
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Rook piercing?: I don't know what this means, but most piercing infections would get better if the piercing agent or ring is removed and warm compresses are applied frequently.
Answered 11/28/2017
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