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I'm going to the er tomorrow for lip piercing infection. it's been about 4 years since i even had the piercing in the skin. can erythromycin antibiotic topical help me??

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Possibly: I'm happy you're going to see a physician for this infection as infections of the face require oral antibiotics. In the meantime you can apply antibiotic ointment.

Answered 4/18/2020

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A member asked:

I'm going to the er tomorrow for lip piercing infection. it's been about 4 years since i even had the piercing in the skin. can erythromycin antibiotic topical help me??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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