Infected Ear Piercig

Infected Ear Piercing

Having an infected ear piercing is common amongst those who like to express their individuality and culture with body piercings. There are many different types of piercings available and they can be on most parts of your body. While earrings are the most common type, these days it’s increasingly popular to get Monroe Piercing Jewelry and Tragus Piercing Jewelry.

When you first get your ear pierced, the person who does this task will likely inform you of the best practices to avoid getting an infection. They will use the correct type of earring when they do the initial piercing. You need to keep this earring in for 6 – 8 weeks to allow a thorough healing process.  It is wise to wash your hands before touching around the ear and to spray the piercing site with antiseptic spray two to three times a day, you then rotate the earring in a circular motion to allow the spray to get in and clean the area.

Navel Piercing Aftercare details the process for properly caring for your belly button piercing. This area has a high chance of infection if not treated correctly. Another area that has a high risk of infection is the tongue, many people have this part of their mouth pierced and because of its frequent use in daily activities such as eating, drinking and kissing, it has a great risk of getting infected. The following page has more Tongue Piercing Information.

How do you know if you have an infected ear piercing? If you notice any of the symptoms below, there is a good chance it’s infected.

Inflammation

If the area around the skin has started to swell, this means you have inflammation of the skin. It is common in this type of incident that the area will be painful to touch. If antiseptic spray fails to bring down the swelling and pain, your best bet is to go see a qualified doctor.

Redness
This is usually common after the initial piercing takes place, however if it continues to stay red and becomes painful to touch, this is a sign of infection.

Discharge
Sometimes if the site of piercing is infected, it can secrete a terrible smelling, green/yellow pus.

Fever
Depending on how early you act, the problem can become more severe. If your earring becomes stuck or you develop a fever, this could be the infection spreading. You will need to seek medical attention right away.  Although severe infections are more common in Labret Jewelry it can happen with standard ear piercings.

The main causes that lead to an infected ear piercing are, having earrings that are too tight, piercing tools that have not been sterilized properly or the user not following the aftercare instructions correctly. For people who have an ear piercing, it is wise to follow these instructions properly, because the healing time for an infected piercing can be up to several months.

İnfected Ear Piercing Home Remedies

There are a few home remedies that can help with infections related to your piercing, however it is wise to seek professional advice from either a dermatologist, doctor or the person that pierced your ear.

If you have saline around your house you can use a cotton ball to absorb the solution and soak around the piercing. If you don’t have saline you can make it by mixing a small amount of rock salt with water, letting it dissolve and then using that on the cotton ball. To get the best results from this method, apply the cotton ball firmly around the piercing and hold it there for 10 seconds. You should do this at least two times a day until the infection has been cured.

Make sure that you are using the correct earring type and not using a cheaper alternative. There have been cases of infections caused by piercings made from inferior materials and they cause a reaction with the skin.  If you are wearing the wrong type of jewelry, it is best to change it right away to one that is better for your skin. Silver and gold are excellent, while cheaper alternatives that contain nickel are not good.

Piercings are a great way to express yourself and stand out from the crowd. As with anything in life, you need to treat it with care and take the correct steps to ensure you benefit the most from your piercing. Follow the steps on this site to make sure your health isn’t compromised by an infected ear piercing.

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