My 9 yr old daughter has an infection behind her ear that started when we took her piercing earrings out.  It runs the length of the back of her ear in the crease.  It is has liquid on it.  Should I take her to see her doctor or is it something I can use antibiotic cream on?
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint infection over the earlobe in the area of ear-piercing seems to be most probably an infection in the area of piercing while can also occur due to allergy to the metal present in the earring in case if you are not wearing earrings made of inert material like gold or plastic. It can cause allergic reaction by the decomposition products formed due to decomposition of the metal by reacting with air and water.1. I would suggest you to first gently remove your earrings and do not wear them again till you get the infection resolved.2. You can start cleaning the area of infection with antiseptic solution.3. Apply Triple antibiotic ointment over it.4. Do not let air or moisture to accumulate. When it resolves wear gold or plastic earrings only. If it worsens consult a General Physician and get evaluated. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. .