A member asked:

My daughter is experiencing ear swelling and ear tenderness to touch. she had her tragus pierced a week ago today.

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Dr. Patricia Gilroy answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery - Pediatric

See a doctor: She could be developing an infection of the ear called auricular perichondritis and if left untreated can cause permanent cosmetic deformity of the ear. She may need antibiotics

Answered 7/25/2017

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