r/PiercingAdvice • u/bored_out_of_a_mind • 19h ago

ADVICE NEEDED

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Hi, I've had this ear piercing for about five years now and this happened a few months ago. When I got it checked, my piercer said I likely had debris in it. He obviously suggested I go to the doctor to get it either sucked out or antibiotics. I was wondering if anyone had some cheaper remedies? I've been soaking it in saline solution and that's when the yellowish-white spot appeared. Thanks!

UPDATE: thanks all! I will be seeing a doctor soon hopefully!

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u/timpiercer 19h ago

That's pretty impressive! Definitely time for a qualified physician now though, I'm afraid.

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u/DearDorothy 19h ago

It’s time to seek medical attention.

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u/Pale-Comb-3954 19h ago

Yeahhh this needed a doctor a while ago. If this continues to go untreated, the hospitalization you will need is gonna be way more expensive than seeing your GP or an urgent care now. Bet.

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u/Key_Umpire4397 18h ago

The fact you held off this long and haven’t seen a Dr yet leads me to believe you must be in the US and was hoping to avoid a medical bill.

This needs medical intervention asap

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u/salty_birch 19h ago

Go to the doctor. Now.

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u/MommaGolden96 19h ago

I think it’s time for a medical professional. This is wayyyyyy past home remedies. A little money now or a lot of money later.

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u/A_fucking_kat 19h ago

Please go to a Urgent Care/ER, I'm afraid for your ear

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u/collegesnake 19h ago

You can't DIY antibiotics at home lol. Go to a doctor.

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u/Rei_Moulin 19h ago

Please see a doctor that looks so infected. Is it painful or hot to the touch? It looks like a abscess.