I got my cartilage pierced (double piercing) about 5 days ago. It bruised. Now it's swollen, red, sore and hot to touch! (Photo)

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It bruised on the second day. It got blue/purple. Then it was like that for a while.. Now it just got really swollen and red and warm. Like really warm! And its so sore! Cos its so swollen my piercings start to be too short, and difficult to clean. But i clean them few times a day with warm water and antibiotic cream. I move them just when i clean them!

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your pictures.  It sounds like you have an infection.  Please seek medical treatment as soon as possible.

Terry E. Restivo, DO · Answer

Your ear certainly looks infected. Removal of the piercing and both oral and topical antibiotics should be used.

Jawed Tahery, FRCS · Answer

Thanksplease make sure the piercing will come out urgently and you will need antibiotics !!!best wishesJ TaheryOtolaryngologist/Facial Plastic SurgeonChesterUK

Kemil Issa, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello, you should get medical attention urgently, you have signs of infection, antibiotics should be started as soon as possible.

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