Chamomile compress
- Apply a steeped tea bag to the inside of your elbow.
- Remove the tea bag after two to three minutes. Don’t rinse the area. Let it air dry.
- If you don’t experience any irritation or inflammation within 24 hours, it should be safe to apply a chamomile compress to your ear cartilage.
Besides, how long does it take for an industrial piercing to heal?
One may also ask, how long will a piercing hurt?
It is normal for the skin around the piercing to swell, turn red, and be painful to touch for a few days. You may also notice a little bleeding. If the swelling, redness, and bleeding last longer than 2-3 days, contact your doctor. You should keep inspecting the pierced area for at least 3 months.
Why do industrial piercings hurt so bad?
Industrial piercings can also be quite painful during the healing process. Cartilage is notoriously sensitive to pierce and takes longer to heal than other types of tissue. That means you may be stuck with a sore or tender ear for several months.
Are industrial piercings hard to heal?
The difficulty of an industrial piercing to heal also makes it much more painful in the long run. You’ll find that it is tender for longer than most other piercings and because it is more likely to get infected your healing time may be longer.
Should I move my industrial piercing while cleaning it?
–Never spin the jewelry, move it back and forth, or move it while you’re cleaning it. The jewelry may feel tight or like it’s not moving around and that is OK. It will move around on it’s own. –In your shower, avoid any shampoo, conditioner or soap on the piercing.
Can I sleep on my industrial piercing?
You want to avoid sleeping on an industrial piercing because it adds additional pressure on the jewelry. It will be more likely to have scarring if you sleep on it.
