How can you treat an infected ear piercing? If you think you need to see a doctor, its really best to see an ear, nose and throat specialist or plastic surgeon if you can, Dr, Kaplan says.

Doctors share the potential causes, medical treatments, home remedies, and tips for preventing infected ear piercings, including the type of piercing to avoid.

PSA: You should never, ever swap out your jewelry before your piercing has healed—doing so can lead to infection, scarring, permanent swelling, and rejection of the earring (aka when your ear ...

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My piercing is red, irritated, and a little swollen, but it doesn't seem infected — what could this mean? "A lot of times people will come in thinking they have an infection when it's really ...

The most common cause of an ear canal that's swollen shut is a bacterial infection known as swimmer's ear, but there a few other potential causes, too.

WRAL contributor Amy Davis got her daughter's ears re-pierced at a tattoo parlor after a mall piercing disaster.

We've created the ultimate guide to everything you need to know about curated ear piercings, from healing time and pain levels to positioning and the earrings to match.