What should I do if I got my ear pierced in the cartilage on Sunday and it has been red, swollen and painful ever since?

22-year-old woman3 years ago

I take advils to help relieve the pain and I disinfect my curls twice a day by turning them as well.

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Alexandre Chagnon · 3 years ago

Hello Ma'am,

For now, we're not doing anything. You are already doing everything right to prevent infection.

If the redness and swelling are still present in 7 days, we will probably have to remove the piercing.

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