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Daith and conch piercings infected. piercings are 10weeks old. red swollen discharge and pain. im allergic to penicillin and have sensitive skin?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

There r alternatives: To penicillin in treating infected skin, kindly see your doctor for assessment and management, best wishes

Answered 10/30/2018

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