Body Piercing That Is Not Healing

Signs that a body piercing is not healing may include: Pus or discharge. Itchiness.

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Adam Husney MDKathleen Romito MDWilliam H. Blahd Jr. MD FACEP

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Body Piercing That Is Not Healing

Body Piercing That Is Not Healing

Signs that a body piercing is not healing may include:

  • Pus or discharge.
  • Itchiness.

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Current as ofJune 26, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP – Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine

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Adam Husney MDKathleen Romito MDWilliam H. Blahd Jr. MD FACEP

Last Updated

06/26/2019

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