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My kid's earlobe got pierced too high and I pulled out the stud immediately. Will it close completely? When can it be repierced?

October 28, 2015
Asked By:kezoe in Clovis, CA

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December 10, 2015

Answer: Repiercing earlobes

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December 1, 2015

Answer: Hole

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December 1, 2015

Answer: Hole

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November 4, 2015

Answer: Will it close completely?

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November 4, 2015

Answer: Will it close completely?

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November 3, 2015

Answer: It will close

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November 3, 2015

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October 30, 2015

Answer: My kid's earlobe got pierced too high and I pulled out the stud immediately. Will it close completely?

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October 30, 2015

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