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My ear got pierced two days ago and it now has a purple ring around it. i really don't want it to close up. is it the marker they used to dot it?

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Dr. Harold Mandel answered

Specializes in General Practice

Exam necessary: It is hard to say what is causing this purple ring without examining it. It could be from the marker or from bleeding and a possible infection. I suggest you have your ear examined at a clinic as soon as possible to be on the safe side. Treatment may be necessary.

Answered 11/20/2017

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