What do i do if my newly pierced lip ring gets infected?
953612
First, how do you know it's infected? Was it pierced by a professional?\n\nDO NOT TAKE IT OUT. Biggest mistake anyone with an infected piercing could make. The infection needs to be treated before it is removed. Use a clear/colorless anti-bacterial hand soap and clean it twice daily. Salt water helps too. If it doesn't clear up you may need to see a doctor.\n\nMy best advice is don't touch it -- this is how most piercing infections occur. Unless you are cleaning it, leave it alone until it heals.
116089
You might want to go to a local piercing place and ask someone there...they aren't the ones who did it but they aren't going to charge you or anything if you quick show it to them while looking for a different gauge bar. Seriously those people see all kinds of gross piercings gone wrong and your problem is probably very common.\nIs it red and infected or just itchy and dry?\nMaybe try some aloe...preferably straight from the plant if you have it handy untill you can actually show it to someone.
303375
IT TAKES A MONTH TO COMPLETLY HEAL USE PEROXIDE TO CLEAN YOUR MOUTH FROM EVERYTHING YOU EAT OR DRINK DO NOT TAKEOFF UR RING OR CHANGE IT FOR AT LEAST A MONTH IN A HALF OR IT WILL CLOSE FROM THE BOTTOM AND WHEN U PUT UR NEW RING IN U WILL HAVE TO REPIERCE THE BOTTOM UR SELF... REMEMBER THE TONGUE HEALS FAST IT HAS TO GET USE TO THEHOLE FIRST\n\n\nDONT NOT FORGET TO CLEAN YOUR MOUTH OUT EVERY TIME YOU EAT OR DRINK
906669
Dont Pop it!!!!!!!!! that may cause infection.....leave it alone and let it heal on its own....its probably a bruise......It will feel better in a couple of days and you wont even notice it.....if its really painful put some ice in your mouth and on the bruise ....that will help with the swelling and make it feel better.
1139705
Well, it's tough to say.  You could go back to the place that pierced you and ask.  You could go see a doctor.  You may have ripped it a bit... if it is really red and oozing and irritated it may be infected, in which case you will need antibiotics.  So if it gets worse or doesn't get better or you get a fever go to a doctor immediately.
1036748
apply ice to it, no longer then 15 mintues and make sure its not direct. then wrap it with an ace bandage
918151
anywhere from a teaspoon to a tablespoon of vinegar with a glass of water to wash it down with afterwards.\n\nSeriously.  It'll hurt but wait and see, it will butn the soreness and the infection right out.  Vinegar is GREAT for you!
207560
I'd say tape it to the toes next to it and wrap it up in guaze tape with icy hot and triple antibiotic ointment on it. It's simple, but it always works. Better than spending a bunch on a doctor that'll tell you the same thing.;)
901873
Well, I'm curious to know why you think it's a good idea to use tea tree oil on newly pierced ears... \n\nYou want non-diluted teatree oil, but... caveat.\n\nThe only reason you would want to use it is if they are infected.  TeaTree oil draws out infection and fluids from a piercing.  It helps get rid of inflammation and swelling, but it is REALLY strong stuff.  It can really irritate your piercing.\n\nSO.  Go see your piercer.  If you went to a mall shop, go see a professional piercer at a studio, they'll help you.\n\nBest of luck.\n\nRob
378812
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!
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.
258670
Go to the doc and get a topical antibiotic.
576025
Ask them to apply some numb spray before you get pierced. That makes it painless.
341915
as a body piercer, I can tell you that it wont heal fast, because you pierced it yourself.Sewing needles are made of bad quality metals that usuially cause more irritation to the piercing.\nOnce the swelling goes down it wont rub on your gums as much.\nBut I dont quite understand what you did. Please answer some of the following questions, and I'll change my answer to help you out more.\n1) What type of jewlery do you have in now? What gauge and size is it? Is it a hoop? labet post? earring stud? What material or typer of metal is it made out of?\n2)did you clean anything before you pierced it?\n3)How have you been cleaning it?
707114
it sorta sounds like it's just swollen from the piercing, cartiladge is painful to pierce and takes a long time to heal.  if it's just swollen and red I wouldn't worry too much but if it's leaking pus then you may have an infection.  whatever you do, don't take out the jewelry!  the hole will close up and seal the infection inside potentially causing you more pain and problems.  talk to the piercer about proper aftercare (I hope you went to a licensed professional) and call your doctor.  DO NOT USE ALCOHOL to try and disinfect, it will only irritate it more.  DO NOT TOUCH WITH BARE HANDS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN THOUROUGHLY WASHED, that should be a no-brainer.  when you're in the shower and the crusties around the jewelry is soft enough make sure you rotate the ring but never attempt to do this dry, it'll hurt and you'll make it worse if it is infected
950051
Hey there...here's some things that me and my piercing obsessed friends do to help ourselves heal quicker and keep away infection:\n\n1. Wash the piercing in the shower with a mild cleanser (like Cetaphil or generic Cetaphil, like Equate).\n\n2. Mix together about a spoonful of salt into a cup if warm water. Soak the piercing in it, or dip a cotton ball in it and apply it to the piercing. The mixture should be as salty as tears.\n\n3. Clean the piercing with a non-alcoholic mouthwash, ie Tom's of Main or whatever, just as long as it is non-alcoholic, as the alcohol can slow down the healing process.\n\n4. Don't use peroxide unless you are starting to get a bad infection, because it will majorly slow down healing. It will kill germs but it is bad for the healing process.\n\n5. You can also use saline soloution-the stuff they use to put in contact lense cases. It's really cheap.\n\n6. Witch Hazel is a non alcholic antiseptic that works better than peroxide. It;s very gentle and makes you feel nice.\n\nHope that helped!
908388
If it hasn't cleared up already you need to go to the doctor. They will probably put you on some kind of anitbiotics. The infection could of came from the jewlery itself.