Is the Hole on the Surface of my Nipple (Piercing) an Infection and Will It Get Bigger? (photo)

September 13, 2012

I have had my nipples pierced for 9 months now. Sometimes I'll notice something that looks like a blister with pus inside and after I pop them they go away (this doesn't happen often). Just today, I noticed a spot on the surface of my nipple that looked like the beginning of one of these blisters. In the shower, I cleaned my piercings, as I do daily, and after cleaning it I noticed there was a hole and I could see threw the skin to the barbell. I am worried about this hole getting bigger. Advice?

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September 15, 2012

Answer: You are probably going to lose that nipple piercing

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Daryl K. Hoffman, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 15, 2012

Answer: You are probably going to lose that nipple piercing

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Daryl K. Hoffman, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 17, 2012

Answer: Is the Hole on the Surface of my Nipple (Piercing) an Infection and Will It Get Bigger?

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Answer: Is the Hole on the Surface of my Nipple (Piercing) an Infection and Will It Get Bigger?

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