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I just got earrings a week ago and my right starter stud has sunken into the wound and hurts really bad but i've been cleaning it every since what do?
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Remove it: If the starter bud had dug into the tissue, it runs the risk of getting embedded in the tissue and then possibly infected. Remove the starter bud and replace it with another longer stem earring. If the earlobe is red and tender you may need antibiotics.
Answered 7/19/2017
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