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Can you use coconut oil topically for an infected piercing?
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No: While coconut oil can be soothing for inflamed skin, true infected piercing a will require a topical antibiotic and sometimes even a systemic antibiotic to heal. Try something like neomycin or Bacitracin ointment (assuming you are not allergic). If the problem continues, please see your doctor.
Answered 6/24/2014
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