Infected ear piercing

[blondie12644]

i have my ears pierced 6 times, 3 in each ear. my left ear is infected and has been for awhile. it comes and it goes. it has all different kinds of puss and it crusts. and last night when i went to bed it was fine, but when i woke up this morning my neck was in so much pain. from my ear lobe down to my jawline is in pain. its swollen and there seems like there is this bump there too. i dont know what it is. ive cleaned them and everything. can someone help me and tell me whats going on.

[cakesz]

i just got my second ear holes re-pierced at walmart on saturday witch is 2 days ago,i have been cleaning them with the ear soulution that they gave me and i rub the soulution stuff around the holes in the front and back i always wash my hands n i have been twisting them around three times a day for both cleaning and twisting n all that good stuff!.,they are not really red  they are just sore alittle when u touch them.are the infected?i shouldnt touch them should i? please let me know.thanks.!

[DrNoopurMD]

Hi,

How are you?
You may need antibiotics to clear the infection. Please consult a dermatologist.
Meanwhile please keep the area clean and apply Neosporin powder and salt water compresses.
Take care!

[Carol in PA]

It sounds like the infection has spread to the lymph nodes near your jawline.
One thing that will help is hot compresses to the area.  Wring out a thick wash cloth or a dish towel with hot water, and apply for ten to 20 minutes, as often during the day as you can.  Freshen the compress when it cools.
Hot compresses will do alot to heal infections.
There is also a chance that you are reacting to the metal in the earrings.
Some people have a nickel allergy, and can't wear earrings unless the post is 14K.

Wishing you the best,
Carol