i put earrings in my holes that havent had earrings in in a while and i slept on them. i woke up and my ears are very red and i took the earrings out. my ears are in pain and the holes are bleeding and seem very irritated. what should i do to prevent infection. should i keep the earrings in or take them out. they are sterling silver
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. No, please take it out and clear the ear with sterile water. It is likely to be allergy reaction. It is allergy reaction which causes a fast reaction like you have mentioned. I advise you to take cetirizine, prednisolone for allergy and newsprint powder for local Chat Doctor. There is no need to take oral antibiotics right now, as the infection has not actually occurred. Please maintain local hygiene with frequent