Hi, Im 18 and have had my ears pierced for years, and my lip pierced for about two or three years. recently Ive noticed a fishy smell from the rings and studs in them and some white gooey stuff on them when i take them out for work. The smell is new to me but the white stuff isnt, i had to deal with it when i first got my piercings but it went away after a weeks.Ive never had a problem with infection or anything like that before and was wondering what this smell and goop is from, or why it just started out of no where and why is the white stuff back. also what can i do to get rid of the smell?
Thanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor. As I understand bad odor discharge could be due to infection. You can investigate for culture and sensitivity of discharge to microbiology lab. It will give you identification of causative agent and antibiotic for treatment.presently you should maintain hygiene and cleaning of your diseased part. This type of infections are usually caused by skin bacteria, so you can use ointment of Poison iodine with Metronidazole locally. Oral medication can be started once you get culture report. Hope you would be satisfied with my answer .feel free to contact if any query. Regards, Chat Doctor.