During the healing phase, there will always be the production of either a clear liquid or white stuff that looks like mucus. If anything, the white stuff is a natural part of the healing process, and it signals that your body is cleansing the piercing.
Accordingly, what is the white stuff that comes out of an old piercing?
If you’re talking about a sort of greasy or gooey white stuff or smell, it’s because the skin on the inside of the hole is shedding cells, sweating, releasing oil, soap and water gets in there a tiny bit, etc just like on the rest of your body but because it is a small tight space it can build up if you don’t …
Similarly, should I squeeze the pus out of my piercing?
You should never try to drain pus or fluid from the infected area. This can make the infection worse. If your symptoms are severe, see your doctor. They may prescribe antibiotics to help clear the infection.
How do I know if my piercing is healing properly?
Why do earring holes smell so bad?
Your skin secrets a natural oil called sebum which can mix with the dead cells in your piercings and cause a buildup. This buildup serves as a great environment for bacteria to thrive and hence you end up with the foul smell.
Why do my healed piercings smell?
When your piercings heal, they create a piercing tunnel where these dead skin cells gather along with the oils in your skin and bacteria. When you get enough of this mixture in your piercing tunnel, your piercing starts to smell. This creates the stench that’s associated with piercings.
What does an infected piercing look like?
Your piercing might be infected if: the area around it is swollen, painful, hot, very red or dark (depending on your skin colour) there’s blood or pus coming out of it – pus can be white, green or yellow. you feel hot or shivery or generally unwell.
