How do you treat an irritated cartilage piercing?
How do you treat an irritated cartilage piercing?
Treating the infection at home
- Wash your hands before touching or cleaning your piercing.
- Clean around the piercing with a saltwater rinse three times a day.
- Don’t use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or antibiotic ointments.
- Don’t remove the piercing.
- Clean the piercing on both sides of your earlobe.
When should I see a doctor for an infected cartilage piercing?
Call your doctor if you experience any of these infection symptoms: Fever. Red, swollen skin around the pierced area. Pain when touching the pierced area.
Should I remove my piercing if it is infected?
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 will a cartilage piercing be swollen?
How long does the pain last? It is normal for your ear to hurt immediately after getting a cartilage piercing, pain that commonly lasts for two weeks to a month. Be careful to not sleep on the side that was pierced: Doing so will cause healing complications and unnecessary discomfort.
Is it normal for cartilage piercings to swell?
While some mild swelling is completely normal after getting cartilage piercing, extreme or prolonged swelling can be a cause for concern. A swollen cartilage piercing may indicate: Skin infections.
Why is my cartilage piercing still hurting?
If it continues to hurt after a few days, call your piercer and ask them to take a look at it. They may be able to help you figure out the problem. I’ve had my cartilage pierced for about 8 months now, but it still hurts when I touch it or if my hair snags. It’s not infected, but it’s sore.
When can I sleep on my cartilage piercing?
Simple answer is when it’s comfortable. Let your piercing be your guide. Typically it can take anywhere from immediately to a few months. I’m my case it was a couple weeks/a month before I could sleep kinda comfortably on my left side.
Can I wear my hair down with a cartilage piercing?
Yes, of course, you can wash your hair after piercing your ear. You need to keep in mind the position of your piercing and work to direct your hair and any loose strands away from the tender site. If you just got an earlobe piercing, you shouldn’t have much trouble because it’s a little hidden and far from your scalp.
How do you wash your hair with a new cartilage piercing?
If you do get hair products on your piercing, don’t panic. All you need to do is gently rinse your piercing and be sure to pat it completely dry. Once you get out of the shower, it’s a good idea to give your cartilage piercing extra care by providing a quick rinse and a pat down.