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How long should a new piercing be swollen?
Take good care of your piercing The skin around a new piercing might be swollen, red and tender for a few days. It might bleed slightly. If the swelling, redness and bleeding last longer than a few days, contact your doctor. Prompt treatment can help prevent potentially serious complications.
What do you do when your ear piercing is swollen?
How are infected ear piercings treated?
- Applying a warm compress to the infected earlobe or cartilage.
- Rinsing the infected earlobe with sterile saline.
- Using antibiotic ointment on the affected area.
- Taking oral antibiotics for more severe infections.
What helps an itchy ear piercing?
If your ear irritation seems more like an allergic reaction than a full-blown infection, Shah suggests removing the earring, then using a gentle cleanser to cleanse the ear twice a day. You can also try applying an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream and a healing ointment such as Aquaphor or Cicalfate.
What does it mean when your new piercing itches?
Is It Normal for Piercings to Itch? Fear not, an itchy cartilage piercing is perfectly normal. An itchy piercing is a sign that your healing is progressing properly. Remember, even though itchiness is normal, scratching is still a bad idea.
Why is my ear lobe piercing swollen?
A certain amount of pain and swelling is normal at the time of piercing, which should go away in a matter of days. Swelling may also be due to piercing rejection or an infected piercing. If the swelling and pain persist, it may be necessary to go see your doctor.
Is it safe to get your ears pierced?
Although ear piercings are more common and can be less risky than other body piercings, they can still cause complications if not handled safely. For anyone thinking about getting their ears pierced, dermatologists urge people to follow these steps to avoid infection.
What are the symptoms of an ear piercing infection?
Frequent touching of a fresh piercing is the main cause of the three most common symptoms of infection – redness, swelling, and pain. It irritates the piercing, giving the false appearance of an infection. In fact, the irritation can also leave the ear piercing more prone to infection.
Why does my ear piercing have a bump on the inside?
This is probably a minor infection that you could try treating at home, unless the piercing is through cartilage. Cartilage is the hard tissue in the rim of your ear. Seek medical care for a cartilage piercing that is painful, itchy, red and swollen.
Can You pierce your ears if you have a keloid?
If you’ve ever had an ear keloid, don’t pierce your ears again. If someone in your immediate family gets keloids, ask your dermatologist to do a test in a discreet area before you get any piercings, tattoos, or cosmetic surgery. If you know that you get keloids and you need surgery, be sure to inform your surgeon.