Issue with right ear. (no noobs plz)

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s13Leigh
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Issue with right ear. (no noobs plz)

My right ear has been kind of bugging me. I posted a topic on this previously and nobody replied so I downsized and let it heal. I do sea salt soaks. I took the acrylic plug out today and noticed the inside of the ear was looking reddish. When I put pressure behind my ear so I could see inside ... it almost looks as though there is a tiny blister type thing- like a teeny bubble of some sort... almost has a blood/puss type look.... it isn't sore or anything but when I squeeze my ear, it almost pinches. I don't know if I have to let it heal longer ... or what!? My left ear looks great and doesn't hurt at all... If anybody has any advice please let me know.

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Reezie
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Re: Issue with right ear. (no noobs plz)

s13Leigh wrote:I took the acrylic plug out today...
Thats probably your problem. Get some steel or glass plugs. I used a bit of triple anti-bacterial gel the one time i had some puss and irritation and it cleared up next day. Continue your sea salt soaks and stay away from that acrylic until fully healed.
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Re: Issue with right ear. (no noobs plz)

It sounds like you're on the right track... just let it settle down and you'll be fine. :) I'd recommend getting some glass or titanium plugs instead of the acrylic, though.
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s13Leigh
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Re: Issue with right ear. (no noobs plz)

Thank you both so much... I wanted to ask before anything. I am no pro at this. But again, thank you for taking the time in responding. It is much appreciated!!
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Re: Issue with right ear. (no noobs plz)

Anytime you have a fresh stretch glass or stainless steel/titanium are your best bets. Good tip: NEVER STRETCH WITH SILICONE! :) happy stretching
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s13Leigh
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Re: Issue with right ear. (no noobs plz)

again, thanks :D you guys & girls are awesome
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