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My pierced earlobe got infected, pus is coming out of it too..will an alcohol and betadine help to heal and get rid of the infection?
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Earlobe: Alcohol and/ Or beta dine may not be enough You may need antibiotic treatment
Answered 3/7/2018
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It might: but it sounds like you might need antibiotics if you have grossly purulent drainage and especially if you have surrounding cellulitis. The most important thing is to immediately remove the ear ring.
Answered 3/7/2018
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