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When should I start wearing a pressure earring?

Idontknow1189Jan 1, 2014
I just had a keloid removed 2 days ago and was told to get a pressure earring and get silcone sheets as well. When should I start wearing the pressure earring and sheets? I will be returning to the doctor in a month to start steroid shots.

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Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Answered on Jan 24, 2014
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