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