Is cleaning my 9-year-old daughter's infected ear piercing with Savlon and applying Betadine four times a day enough to clear up the pus and heal it, or should I be doing something else? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Is cleaning my 9-year-old daughter's infected ear piercing with Savlon and applying Betadine four times a day enough to clear up the pus and heal it, or should I be doing something else?

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Is cleaning my 9-year-old daughter's infected ear piercing with Savlon and applying Betadine four times a day enough to clear up the pus and heal it, or should I be doing something else?

Asked by Female, 9 · 8 days ago

Dr. S Aneela

M. Pharm (Pharmacology)., PhD

8 days ago

While Savlon and Betadine are excellent antiseptics, applying them four times a day can actually irritate her delicate skin and delay healing. Instead, try gently cleaning the area twice a day with warm saline (salt water) and keeping it dry. Please avoid removing the earring, as the hole can close and trap the infection. Since there is active pus, it is best to have a healthcare provider look at her ear. She may need a prescription antibiotic ointment or oral medication to clear this up safely.

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