After 6-8 weeks you can wear a stud the length of the piercing. The outer opening of the piercing is best treated using liquid antibacterial soap or Bactine. If the liquid soap is too harsh it may be diluted 50/50 with water (avoid perfumed products). Apply liberally with a cotton swab or Q-tip.
In respect to this, what antibacterial cream is best for belly piercings?
Even minor infections can get worse without treatment. Your doctor may need to prescribe an antibiotic cream like mupirocin (Bactroban). They may also prescribe an oral antibiotic.
Similarly one may ask, what can I use to clean my belly button piercing besides sea salt?
Cleaning belly button piercing with soap and water
Water and a mild soap will do the job perfectly. Look for soap designed for sensitive skin, and avoid anything that’s heavily fragranced. The simplest way to wash your piercing is to do it whilst showering.
Can I clean my belly button piercing with peroxide?
Always wash hands thoroughly before contact with piercing. Do not use rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. (Both slow the healing of pierced area by drying and killing new healthy cells.)
