Why Do Earpiercings Always Have Secretions?

The persistent presence of secretions in ear piercings may be due to normal skin secretions, allergies, suppurative infections, and other factors. Here are the potential causes:

1. Normal Skin Secretions: If earrings are not worn for an extended period after getting an ear piercing, normal skin secretions at the piercing site can accumulate continuously, presenting the aforementioned symptom. If there are no symptoms such as local redness, swelling, or pain, it is generally normal and requires no special treatment, but regular cleaning of the secretions is recommended.

2. Allergies: If the jewelry worn in the ear piercing is rejected by the body, causing local irritation, an allergic reaction may occur, leading to the aforementioned situation.

3. Suppurative Infections: If the ear piercing site is exposed to water too early after the piercing or if inferior earrings are worn, it can easily lead to bacterial infections, causing the skin at the piercing site to suppurate. Inflammatory secretions can accumulate continuously, forming the patient's symptoms. Sebaceous cyst and other reasons may also cause the aforementioned situation.

Once a patient experiences the aforementioned situation, they should promptly visit a hospital for examination to identify the cause and then undergo targeted treatment.