I have a piercing at the top of my ear, which I put a ring in instead of the stud. Its been perfect for months on end and then the last few weeks it started developing a pimple-like bump at the back. I left it alone, cleaning it daily with surgical spirits. It is now so swollen that the clasp at the back where I could have taken it out has pretty much been swallowed by swollen skin. Its very red and this morning I woke up to it pussing. Im on my third day of anti-biotics called Biotech Ciprofloxacin and still cleaning it with surgical spirits. I also cleaned it with salt water earlier today. I need advice on how to make it better without removing it, because that is pretty much impossible. Please help me!
Hi, Dear,Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns. Treatment -In my opinion your lump on ear at piercing site is due to the cellulitis with infection at the piercing site. The ring you put is causing a metal reaction. So you need to take treatment under cover of an ER Surgeon and don't self-medicate, as your case has become complicated and would damage your ear Penna permanently. So act fast and get ER Surgeons consultation and intervention Ugly. If you don't want to remove as you are afraid of its pain, then Show to ER surgeon if it grows and worries more. Ideal solution is to remove the metal causing contact dermatitis, leading to perpetual infection at piercing site. So don't build up wrong concepts and create more psychic complications in you which would increase risks and costs to you, but just ask a query to Chat Doctor and be comfortable to resolve your health issues. Welcome for any more query in this regard to Chat Doctor. Write good resume and Click thanks if you feel satisfied with my advice. Have a Good Day. Chat Doctor. N.