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Ear piercing infection. now oozing dark green gunk/crust. normal...? piercing done on 10/03 took out 6 weeks later to clean & change to new earrings.
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Not normal: I recommend treating this inflammation/infection by warm water applications, wash with soap, pat dry and apply an antibiotic ointment like Neosporin or bacitracin. There may be an element of an allergic reaction to the earring.
Answered 3/13/2020
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