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[|Human|] Hi, I got my ear pierced a couple weekends ago and now there is a white crusty ring around it and a big redish bubble sorta like a blood blister... They gave me the stuff to treat it which is: salt water they prescribed the salt. i dont know if this is normal or if it should be a concern?
[|AI|]  Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have white crusty ring around your ear-piercing which is mainly because of infection which occur during piercing due to which wound does not heal properly and pus keeps on discharging and which keeps on accumulating leading to white crusty ring. You need not panic about it as this is very common problem during piercing. You should visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. Maintain hygiene of that area. Apply antiseptic lotion as well locally. If there is delayed healing due to irritation of ring, remove the rings for few days and re apply after healing. Keep wound clean with Betadine. Take proper course of antibiotics. Healing can take 2-4 weeks. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,