i just got my cartilage pierced and its soo kewl?
930198
i have me ears, noes and I once had y belly button pierced.  But to take care of them just make shure you keep it clean, soak it in sea salt, move it around a little bit each day to make shure your skin isn't going to grow on to it.  And if anythng seems wrong call your piercer.  I am planning on getting more piercings later on so that is why I know how to take care of them.
685977
Try Peroxide every now and then besides of straight alcohol.  If that doesn't work take a Q-tip and rub baby oil around it being careful not to get in the piercing itself.
1158148
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!
739600
The only real way to tell if it's broken is to go get an x-ray. Sorry, sweetie, but if you think it may be, then you need to go to the ER. You don't want it to heal wrong again. \n\nBtw, you might consider checking into some anger-management classes or buy a punching bag. =)
226138
Is it only infected at the pierced site?  Remove the earring, wash it several times a day with warm water and soap, apply Antibiotic ointment, which you can get from your local drug store or from Walmart in the drug store section, apply that to the front and back of your ear after each washing.  If the redness gets worse or it gets swollen, going to the doctor wouldn't not be a bad idea.  Also if it is a cartilage pierce it will take much linger to heal.
156089
Yes that is normal. You said your self you got the cartalidge peirced, that is the most sensitive tissue because its thicker. It takes a while to heal. So it while be painful, maybe even up to a year after. Just keep it clean so it doesnt get infected, that would hurt worse.
1087848
it will be sore for a few weeks yet or even months, it all depends on your body and how long it takes to heal. the darkened area will prob just be bruising from the piercing. When i had mine done this all happened and had gunk all round it for a while. Get some salt water in an egg cup and soak it for a few mins every day. this will help the healing process.if it starts bleeding or starts worrying you go o the doctors or the place where you got it done just to be sure.x
1161206
Keep them clean, try not to play with them. Make sure the jewelry you have is genuine gold or surgical stainless steel. Soak it in sea salt water at night or when you can. Hint...Epsom salt, bactine and peroxide ARE NOT good. If things get worse, talk to a piercer and I'm sure they can help you out.\n\nAlso find jewelry that's comfortable in them. CBRs/rings might be easier to use than post earrings(bad idea) or barbells(curved or straight)
959881
don't listen to those ignorant answers before mine.. i have my hood pierced and i am no little girl.. it hurt for a few seconds. it never got infected and it never hurt after that day. so go for it.
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.
521988
This happened to me but I got mine back in within the hour. Go to the place you got it pierced and have them look at it or try to put it back in they might even not charge you to re-pierce it if that is what it needs. Good Luck
207980
better consult a professional about this...think that was not normal, maybe you got some cut/ lacerated   tissue down there...
293477
It feels like a quick pinch. I think the best ways to think about any piercing is, if it hurt that bad, most people wouldn't have gotten it done. And how many people have theirs pierced? Also, any "pain" you feel is generally over in less than 5 sec (if that). All you have to remember is getting through those few seconds, and then afterwards you can look back at how silly it was to be scared. And you'll have a brand new piercing that looks fabulous.
1121652
Omg don't listen to the first answer! \n\nBut yes, you can re-pierce it, it just might hurt this time becuase you're piercing the same cartilage you've had pierced before.\n\nWhen was the last day you had your nose ring in? You may want to wait a few months just to make sure its healed fully. Just please don't do it yourself!! Go to a GOOD tattoo/piercing shop.\n\nBest of luck. :)
139187
How long ago did you get it pierced? If within the last few days, it could just be from well... getting it pierced. \n\nIf it been a while since you got it done, then if its infected it would be purple-red, may bleed a bit, etc.\n\nDONT TAKE IT OUT!!!!!! If it is infact infected and you remove the jewelry... then the infection will get trapped underneath the skin and lead to far worse problems.\n\nI had this problem with my eyebrow ring. Took about 2-3 years to heal. Always was discolored, bled, puss, and hurt. Just love my piercings too darn much to remove them.\n\nI would do a hot compress a couple times a day. It worked. If you dont know how to do such... take a paper towel ( important not to use a washcloth because it harbors so much bacteria ), get it soaked with as hot of water as you can stand, hold on the piercing until the paper towel becomes cold, repeat! \n\nIf you are really worried, go to a professional piercer for help. You may be allergic to the type of metal used, your jewelry could be too small, or various other reasons.
809618
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
1039309
consider getting your belly button pierced. it looks awesome. or you could get the bar through your ear they both are awesome. good luck.