Apply a warm compress or do a sea salt soak
A warm compress can help the infection drain and relieve pain and swelling. Soaking the infection in a warm salt solution can also help the infection heal.
Just so, what can I put on an infected piercing?
Treating the infection at home
- Wash your hands before touching or cleaning your piercing.
- Clean around the piercing with a saltwater rinse three times a day. …
- Don’t use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or antibiotic ointments. …
- Don’t remove the piercing. …
- Clean the piercing on both sides of your earlobe.
Besides, how do you heal an irritated piercing?
Gently pat dry the affected area with clean gauze or a tissue. Then apply a small amount of an over-the-counter antibiotic cream (Neosporin, bacitracin, others), as directed on the product label. Turn the piercing jewelry a few times to prevent it from sticking to the skin.
Do I rinse after a sea salt soak?
While healing, do…
Rinse your piercing with saline solution as needed or as recommended by your piercer. Shower daily using only mild soap and rinse thoroughly. Gently pat the area dry with clean paper towel — don’t rub. Stay out of pools, hot tubs, lakes, and oceans until you’re healed.
What to do if an old piercing gets infected?
Infections in old piercings
To treat an infection in an old piercing, people should clean the earring and both sides of the ear with saline solution, and handing it with clean hands. If the infection does not improve, spreads, or fever occurs, a person should seek medical attention.
How long does it take for an infected piercing to heal?
Minor pierced ear infections can be treated at home. With proper care, most will clear up in 1 to 2 weeks.
Is my piercing infected or irritated?
According to Thompson, the telltale signs of an infection are simple: “The area around the piercing is warm to the touch, you notice extreme redness or red streaks protruding from it, and it has discolored pus, normally with a green or brown tint,” Thompson says.
Can I clean my piercing with just water?
To make sure the healing process goes as smoothly as possible, wash your hands before you touch your piercing or jewelry. Don’t soak your piercing in any water (other than saline solution) until it’s fully healed.
How long should I soak my piercing in salt water?
five minutes
