Downey, CA
A 16-year-old member asked:
I think my nose piercing that i got two weeks ago is infected, what can i do?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
You may: need antibiotics ...infection in that area can be very serious if it spreads upward! I woukl first of all remove the ring (I know the hole may seal up but a FOREIGN BODY makes healing an infection impossible!! Hot Wet SOAKS until you can get this evaluated by a Health Care Provider......
Hope this helps!
Dr Z
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Last updated Jul 13, 2016
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