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If its been swollen, discolored (red/purple), or itchy for more than 2-3 weeks. Or if the drainage from the piercing is a dark yellow/greenish color. It could just be irritated if its red and swollen. Go check with your piercer to be sure.

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Red, swollen, painful to the touch, warm to the touch and produces green puss when the jewellery is moved.

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