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4 month old piercing, rotated earring, kept it clean, never changed earring out. never been infected. went on camping trip, didnt shower for a single day while outdoors, 4 month old ear piercing is now infected. do i remove piercing or clean intact?

Q: 4 month old piercing, rotated earring, kept it clean, never changed earring out. never been infected. went on camping trip, didnt shower for a single day while outdoors, 4 month old ear piercing is now infected. do i remove piercing or clean intact?

: Removing the piercing always recommended after skin structures around it getting infected in order to allow for healing.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Removing the piercing always recommended after skin structures around it getting infected in order to allow for healing.

Dr Dosanjh agreed

Answered 7/2/2023

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A member asked:

4 month old piercing, rotated earring, kept it clean, never changed earring out. never been infected. went on camping trip, didnt shower for a single day while outdoors, 4 month old ear piercing is now infected. do i remove piercing or clean intact?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Dosanjh agreed

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