Should I take my piercing out if its infected?

Should I take my piercing out if its infected?

When to remove a piercing If a new piercing is infected, it is best not to remove the earring. Removing the piercing can allow the wound to close, trapping the infection within the skin. For this reason, it is advisable not to remove an earring from an infected ear unless advised by a doctor or professional piercer.

How long does an infected piercing take to heal?

With proper care, most mild earlobe infections will clear up in 1 to 2 weeks. Infections keep coming back if you are not conscientious in ear and earring care.

What happens if my piercing gets infected?

Symptoms of an infected ear piercing Typical signs of an infected earring hole include redness, swelling, and tenderness around the lobe. Tears or lacerations can also accompany an earing hole infection as it grows or as symptoms accumulate. In more severe cases, fluid drainage, crusting, and fever can also present.

What antibiotics treat infected piercings?

Most infected ear piercings are caused by a bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and so you need an antibiotic that covers this bacteria, such as ciprofloxacin or levofloxacin. Amoxcillin, Augmentin, and Keflex do not cover pseudomonas infections and are not the right drug to treat infected ear piercings.