I have a friend who, when she puts in or wears earrings for a period of time, there is a white, substance (pus-like) that pops out of her earring holes. She has 3 piercings in each year and says this has been going on for years but never thought anything of it. Another thing, the substance stinks...what could this be...any advice for my friend?
2006-07-17 08:03:17 · 2 answers · asked by nc_strawberry 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Sounds pretty normal. Once healed a piercing may secrete a semi-solid white malodorous substance from the oil glands called sebum. This is not pus, but indicates a healed piercing. If it's not painful or swollen it's probably nothing to worry about. Just tell her to keep her ear holes and ear rings clean.
2006-07-17 08:25:24 · answer #1 · answered by Jim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she should clean her ears with alcohol
2006-07-17 08:38:33 · answer #2 · answered by Shira 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋