does anyone know how to get rid of an infection in a new piercing??\n\nonly real answers please. i dont need anyone telling me to take it out, im not going to do that.
122216
Whatever you do.. DO NOT USE IODINE OR ALCOHOL! I really need to know what kind of infection you have, but there is this stuff called H2Ocean, it works wonders! It's about ten bucks and it's all natural sea salt water with a few extras to throughly cleanse your infection. It's normally used as piercing aftercare, but it shouldn't make a difference. Iodine will kill the bacteria, but it will also kill the white blood cells which you need to help the healing process. Alcohol hurts like a bitch and it does virtually does the same thing as iodine, but it also aggravates the piercing.
165633
Neosporin may be one of the culprits.  It prevents oxygen from reaching the wound and leaves a sticky residue which can cause other problems.  Peroxide is also not the best choice for aftercare.  It's too strong and very drying.  If you have pain, try a salt water soak.  For cleaning, anti-bacterial soap works best and make sure you move the jewelry as you clean the piercing to keep that clean as well.\n\nI have several piercings and each one healed differently.  Hopefully with a consistent routine of cleaning the piercing twice a day with anti-bacterial soap for a week or two, you will notice a vast improvement.  A good piercing shop will also be willing to help you out and give you some tips.  Good luck!
306357
Well I would think that if the thought makes you queasy that would be enough to make your decision for you. It's really not that bad. I have a high threshold for pain as well.\n\nFirst they of course sterilize the jewelry and clean that area. Then they place marker dots on the exact spot where the curved hollow needle will go though. A clamp is attached to your nipple to hold it still. The actual piercing part goes very quickly. \n\nYou may bleed a little bit through out the first day and you nipple will be very tender for about the first week. After that It shouldn't bother you, unless of course someone or something accidentally bumps it. That always happens at least once but it only hurts for a few minutes.\n\nJust follow the piercer's care instructions and you shouldn't have any difficulties keeping it clean and healthy. Also it helps to carry a small kit with q-pits, neosporin, and anti-bacterial soap. You need to turn your jewelry through the piercing several times through out the day. Make sure that you clean off any debris before you do that.\n\nGood luck. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. I've had mine for five and a half years.
579518
no offense to some of the people who have answered you, but never ever ever put peroxide on a piercing! Just keep rising with an anteseptic like scope. As for the bump don't worry about it. The skin around a new peircing dies. It is nothing to worry about; just the body's way of accomadating something that doesn't belong. It will go away on it's own. If you are having infected looking puss, rinse with listerine or a hospital grade mouthwash everytime you put anything in your mouth. DO NOT take out the peircing if it is infected. The skin can cover the infection and trap it. The result could be very bad, up to a systemic infection that could make you very sick or even kill you! If you are that worried go see a doc and get an antibiotic. Make sure you are taking a multivitamin and xtra zinc, b vitamins, and C. these all help in healing.
223345
Actually..why dont you go to someone who knows about piercings... im sure they can help you out more then these people can
322777
i have had mine pierced for 4 years now and ,no i can not leave it out at all ! even after like 10 min its really hard to get it back in. a stud is fine for your nose.  you do not have to wear a ring only ..i never do.and to be really honest im terrible at keeping my piercings clean and i never have any problems with infection.
242217
Well,they say 6 weeks,but it shouldnt take long.Leave it in,but...go around it with a q-tip soaked in some alcohol.Once it heals,take the ear rings out and soak them in alcohol and clean your ear using the same method with the q-tip it will keep it from getting infected.Congratulations on your first peircing!
423612
I think that what you are experiencing is normal since you just had the procedure done a couple days ago.  Keep your hands clean when touching your ear-lopes and use an alcohol swap to clean the area each day, and your ears should feel fine in a few more days.  Don't wear the same earrings all the time without removing them ever so often just to let the hole heal around it, not over it.  Too, wear good quality sterling silver or 12 k gold or better posts to prevent infection.  And, lastly don't share pierced earrings with friends
659426
Well your best bet is to try and find it and remove it, mostly because there is always a chance of infection.  However if you can't find it and its not really bothering you and its a relitively small piece it should be ok for now.  Your body will probably actually work it out after a while, much like it does a sliver.  But if its a bigger piece, becomes painful, red or swollen you need to hobble yourself down to the doctor's office as fast as your other foot can carry you!
192561
I had this happen a few months ago. You do have to take her earring to clean her ear. Make sure you use peroxide and the ear cleaner you were given when she got her ears pierced. Before you put the earring back in, but triple antibiotic on the ear and the post. Make sure you clean it 3-4 times a day, especially after showers and baths to make sure you clean all the soap away and out of the infected area. It's best if you keep it as dry as possible because it will heal faster. You can leave the earring out and let it close and heal up if you want to rather than putting the earring back in. If you do put the earring back in, while you're cleaning the ear, put the earring in peroxide, then rubbing alcohol so it's clean and sterile again before putting triple antibiotic ointment on it. It took about a week for mine to clear up. To keep it dry, have her wash her hair in the sink, or you do it for her.It may take more or less time depending on how her body heals. How old is she? If she's under 10, I suggest leaving the earring out and repiercing it once it's healed. If she's older give her the option, but let her know it does hurt a little to put the earring back in. I saw my dr when it happened, and he said it was a bad reaction to the metal. I used sterling silver, when all I've ever used before is white gold. All he told me was keep it clean and keep it dry.
259559
I had mine pierced for several years but took it out 5 years ago.  If you look close, you can still see where the hole was, but I'd never be able to get an earring through it now (it's closed).  I work w/ teenage girls, and they're the only ones who ever notice the teeny hole.
183089
My husband had this procedure done but they used the chemical right after they removed it.  They didn't guarantee it would work as it's difficult to get into the correct area.  They just swabbed it on and into the abscess left by the toenail.  It appears that the nail is growing back now, 6 months later.  They did tell us that just because it became ingrown before does not mean that it won't grow back correctly.  I understand you wanting to avoid the pain though, as my husband suffered for a long time before having it removed.  He was pleasantly surprised at how little the procedure bothered him in the end.  \n\nI'm sorry that I can't help with the specific information you requested but possibly I helped a little.  I would recommend you call the office to inquire about it. I think a nurse could provide you with the answers you are seeking.\n\nGood luck!
254891
that happens generally due to infection or the nose has suffered some minor trauma(like you bumped it in your sleep.) stop cleaning it with peroxide, it's too harsh for skin that's trying to heal. stop doing it every hour too. make sure your hands are clean before you touch it, everytime. clean it three times a day with mild antibacterial soap. do not rotate the ring if you have one. make sure you get all of the crust from off the jewelry and around the piercing. you can also try a salt soak. use fine grain sea salt and put in 1tsp to 8oz water. use a cotton ball and dab it lightly on the piercing. make sure to rinse the salt free. keep this up for about 1-2 weeks and if there is no improvement then go back to your piercer and ask them, or sooner if it gets bigger/worse.
438599
i did all my piercings myself...2 labrets and my tongue. and my  daughter's lip piercings...i'm not suggesting ppl do this themselves!! i did a lot of research on where to pierce according to nerve areas, etc....none of ours got infected. piercings are tender as they heal. small bumps are a sign of scar tissue forming, which is building a "base" to keep the barbell from pushing it's way out of the body (rejection of the foreign body) it sounds like you could be slightly allergic to the metal...sterling silver rarely rejects because it has natural anti-biotic properties. titanium is good too. my advice is to wash it with antibacterial soap 2-3 times a day. and use a triple antibiotic ointment. you can even use the solution they give you for ear piercings. you have to move the barbell up and down, and twist it while washing it, to make sure the entire area is getting cleansed. it's not uncommon to have a "crust" form around it...soft tissue piercings are going to be tender, and take up to a year to fully develop scar tissue and heal. try to keep clothing from pressing or rubbing against it, and allow air to get to it so that it stays as dry as possible. if the piercing site swells to double it's size, gets very red and hot, is draining a lot of pus, and you run a fever, you have an infection and need to go to the doctor for oral antibiotics. good luck with this.
210473
that happens pretty often when you get ears pierced.  You should wash the pierced ear with hydrogen peroxide.....use a Qtip and dab it on several times a day. You can find it in any drug store.\nIt is infected, but that should take care of it. It might take a few days but keep a close eye on it.\nIf that does not take care of the problem, see a doctor.
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There are several issues that can cause bumps around piercings.  Some are related to infection, and may go away. First, remove the earring.. and keep it out.  Place warm/hot compresses on the area once or twice daily.  This may help the bump decrease in size.   \n\nAnother issue that is more difficult would be something called a "Keloid".  This is basically excessive scar tissue from injury.  Cells reproduce to fill in the tissue removed by the piercing.  In this instance, it continues growing because the cells are uncertain when to stop.  \n\nThose who are more prone to Keloids are of Asian or African descent, and tend to be genetic.  Those who are not under those categories can also have Keloids, as I am aware of people with many skin tones, (including very fair-skinned people) who have this issue.\n\nThere are various websites that claim cures for these, although I would recommend seeing a dermatologist or your general physician for treatment.\n\nKeep an eye on it, treat it gently and with hot compresses that will not burn the skin.  If it continues to bother you, seek treatment.  Piercing bumps can effect the remainder of your piercings, and could cause long-term damage.  I would absolutely not re-pierce the ear until you have determined the true issue, and are able to have it treated.\n\nEdited to add:  Please don't use peroxide.  It is not PH balanced.  It is actually harmful to skin..  use alcohol instead!\nBest wishes.
109061
First off how old are you?  If you're under 15 I'd say wait on navel piercings--- not a responsibility thing, more a your body won't do well with it and you're still growing up and maybe out who knows.. but if you want to do it anyway... get it done by someone who knows what they are doing....BUT if you can't do that then somehow find a hollow pt. 14 gauge needle to pierce it with and make sure everything is sterile *trust me get someone who knows how to do it do it*  I did my own when I was 14 with a leather needle and hoop earing *ok we're talking like 1989 here* but it got infected *ewe* then did it with hollow pt. needle *did ok but hurt like a SOB and got kinda infected* then waited a bit and got a ligit piercer to do it.. no problems since...