how can i get rid of an infection on my ear cartilage from a piercing on it? its grown into a large bubble!!?
824218
eeewww, go to the doctor and get some anti-biotics.
211575
DON'T USE ALCOHOL TO CLEAN IT!!  Don't use soap, bactine, or anything for cuts & scrapes.  Soak it in epsom salts (NOT regular salt!! - go to your piercer, they usually sell it for around $2) for 5 - 10 mins. once in the morning & once before bed.  Don't clean it too often because that is bad for it.  Twice a day is usually good.  Maybe once more if you work out or something.  Don't touch the piercing after you cleaned it.  Make sure you wash off all the salt after cleaning it & dry it with something disposable like a kleenex or q-tip.  Make sure not to bump it or irritate it.  Don't change the jewelry for 3 months.  Your piercer should be able to give you this information.  If not, GET A NEW PIERCER!!
615157
keep that sucka clean.  With all that activity your shoes are a cesspool of bacteria.  Use neosporin or a bactine spray when ever you can.  Soak that sucka in salt water to clean it and help with swelling.  Then wait...it'll prolly take close to a month for it to heal..maybe longer.
841192
Really about all you can do besides getting antibiotics is treat the symptoms and keep the nasal passages clear which will help the Eustachian tubes to drain a little.  I have heard of an oddball remedy for sinus infections (often sinus infections can lead to an ear infection). A friend told me when he was younger a friend's dad helped him get rid of a sinus infection by inflating some kind of nasal expander in his sinus passages, and then gave him a pill that helped him sleep. And the infection was gone in a few hours. The idea was that all the bacteria laden gunk was cleared allowing proper drainage. \n\nOther than that helpful things may be sleeping so that the head is at an angle by making sure to have a pillow behind the neck, and typical cold remedy type things like humidifiers. Spray decongestents like Afrin can help in the short term.
1037952
you might have to take the earrings out, let them heal over with antibiotics like neosporin, then get them repierced...good luck♥
518941
Don't mess with it and if you tend to sleep on that ear, try not to.  Take a piece of ice and try numbing it that way but don't put any medicine on it except the cleanser they gave you.  It might take up to a year to completely heal.
1075340
Try finding someone that does "Ear Candling"\n\nIts a hollow bees wax candle that gets placed in your ear canal the other end is then lit on fire........this creates a vacuum effect (it DOES NOT hurt, i get it done all the time) \nWhat it does is pull out all the old ear wax, old and new infection, helps eliminate: "sinus infections", colds, headaches/migraines, sore throats.....and basically any form of  "head/ear/throat" infections or problems.\nThis has been practised for 1000's of years......the Egyptians used hollowed our reeds.\nDo the research......you'll love it once you get it done (I promise)\n\nStay away from antibiotics...all they do is kill all bacteria in your body (good and bad) it does help for a while.....but all it does is mask what is REALLY causing the problem. It treats the symptoms NOT the problem.\nStart by going to a health food store or a naturalpath and ask for  "acidophilus " all it does is promote the growth of the GOOD bacteria in your body making it stronger then the bad.....it doesnt kill anything just makes your immune system stronger. When your immune system is strong you can fight off infections much easier and faster!!!\nAlso:\nAll acidophilus products are not created equal. \nYou can pay less, but you won’t get more.\n\nGOOD LUCK!!!!!!!
1154383
It's a servere infection in the ear.  You can't let it go...it could cause you problems with hearing loss in the long run.  The only way to get rid of it is to see an Ear, Nose, Throat Specialist and they can prescribe an antibiotic eardrop for you.  Plus, you will most likely get a prescription for anitibiotics to be taken orally.  Small tubes may have to be inserted to help the drainage and prevent future infections.  It doesn't hurt to have them put in...doctors do it right in the office.  I've had them put in several times, as they tend to fall out without you knowing.
523041
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!
728097
How long has it been since your ears were pierced?  Have you been wearing inexpensive earrings?  Are your ears swollen and red?  Try clean them with peroxide and letting the holes boil out any infection that might be there.  Also after using peroxide clean the holes with alcohol.  Hope this helps.
747081
Do not pop the blister as this leaves an opening which might cause it to get infected if bacteria gets in it.  Your best bet is to put some medicated ointment on it and put a bandaid on it for protection.  If it really hurts then take a couple of pain pills.
8248
A remedy my mother used that seemed to work was to have me lay on my side and pour a small amount of hydrogen peroxide in my ear.  Then, after letting it sit for a couple of minutes, dab up the peroxide with tissue.  Poking Q-tips or anything else in your ear when it's inflamed will only make it worse.  I'm sure most would say visiting a doctor might be the best thing to do and in the interest of full disclosure, I'm not a doctor.  Good luck.  Hope your ear feels better soon!
567159
Go to the Dr and have your ear flushed out.  You will be surprised at the gunk that will come out.  Or, you can buy a product at the pharmacy.  It certainly is annoying.  Whatever you do, don't stick anything in your ear, as once it is blocked like that, it is pretty difficult to unblock it.
668800
Yeah definitely see a doctor in case there is an infection.  If there is wax blocking it it may soften with some warm olive oil...obviously make sure its not too hot!  And you will probably have to get someone to help you put it into ur ear!\n\nHope ur feeling better soon!
887767
Your third best bet is to sleep on a donut pillow, with your ear in the hole.\n\nYour second best bet is to see a doctor.\n\nYour best bet is to remove the 'ring' and let the hole close up and don't do it again.
465177
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.
108994
Mine itch like that too, drives me nuts! Don't put anything in your ear-it could do permanent damage. I doubt it's an ear infection. I haven't found much that helps, but have you ever tried ear candles? (you should be able to find them at any health food type store.)They are awesome! They're hollow, you put it through a pie tin or paper plate, between the burning part & your ear, light it, have someone watch and put it out when it gets too low. It pulls all the ear wax and pollen out of your inner ears.