Cartilage piercing swelling?!

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It should not always be sore, Since this was done a few months ago, it should be healing by now. You should check back with your piercer to make sure that everything is ok. You might have some infection there. The basic steps in treating a piercing or any wound infection include cleaning the wound, draining infected material and applying heat to promote circulation and stimulate the body's immune response. Antibiotics are sometimes used depending on the location and severity of the infection. Use liquid antibacterial soap to clean the area and rinse well. These sites explain what you need to do.

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