Is it okay to go to the beach after getting a piercing?

You can but you need to avoid swimming after ear piercing for at least 24 hours – but ideally, until the piercings have healed properly. This removes the risk of picking up an infection from the water in swimming pools, lakes and rivers, and the sea. How long does it take for ear piercings to heal?

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Likewise, does salt water heal piercing infections?

Using a saline solution or sea salt solution to keep it clean can be one way to keep your piercing site free from infection as it heals.

Simply so, how do you waterproof piercings? Avoid submerging the piercing in unhygenic bodies of water such as lakes, pools, hot tubs, etc. Or, protect your piercing using a waterproof wound-sealant bandage (such as 3M™ Nexcare™ Clean Seals). These are available at most drugstores.

Moreover, why does salt water help piercings?

Why Use a Sea Salt Soak

A sea salt soak is effective at softening up and gently removing debris that can accumulate, says Faris. It may also relieve inflammation, rinse the area, and flush out the wound as the piercing heals.

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.

Will an infected piercing heal on its own?

Minor pierced ear infections can be treated at home. With proper care, most will clear up in 1 to 2 weeks.

What can I use to clean my piercing if I don’t have sea salt?

You

  1. Add 1 cup (240 mL) distilled water to a clean container. …
  2. Add 0.5 tsp (2.5 g) salt to the water.

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