What do I put on a pierced belly button?

Question

I think that its infected and the Saline doesn't seem to be working

Answer 1

Try sea salts mixed with water to help clean it. Then use bactine to cut down on infection. My best advice is to keep it clean, and then keep your hands off of it until the infection clears up.

I was instructed when I got my belly button pierced to never, ever use peroxide on the hole. This may just be the professional who pierced me who recommended this, but I still trust that advice.

Answer 2

Sea Salt Solution is the way to go! Are you shure its infected? Does the skin look like its getting smaller? If so it could be rejecting, this is a completely different issue. (although it could be rejecting and infected at the same time)

•Sea Salt Soaks are still the way to go!
•How to do a sea salt soak•
1.Wash your hands with an anti-Bacterial or antimicrobial liquid Soap/Wash.
2.Use a disposable cup to mix your sea salt solution. Or clean your cup very well with the anti-bacterial soap.
3.Mix 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt to 8 oz of warm water. (Distilled water if possible)
4.Pour the solution into a small shot glass and tip it over onto your piercing. Fully saturate the piercing. Do this for 10 minutes once a day.
5.Rinse, and pat dry with a disposable paper towel.

•Do not rotate, twist it or turn the piercing.
•Don't take the piercing out! If you do, you will be cutting off the drainage for the infection and the infection can get trapped inside.

In cases of infection its always best to see a doctor.
Do not use alcohol,(unless instructed to by your doctor) as it can be harmful to the scar tissue. Alcohol is not intended for puncture wounds, do not use it unless a doctor says its safe for you as it can be harmful if it gets in your bloodstream.

Answer 3

You are going to have to put rubbing alcohol and/or peroxide on it 3-4 times a day with a cottonball. If you don't see it getting any better after the first full day of applying the alcohol/peroxide, or if it gets worse during that time, you are definately going to have to see your doctor.

ps-peroxide isn't recommended because it makes the wound heal more slowly, but you will have to use it if it's infected! And don't take it out unless the doctor says you have to, only if you could not clear the infection using peroxide or alcohol!

Answer 4

Take out the object that is infecting your belly button. Treat with hydrogen peroxide first. Then apply a triple antibiotic ointment. Do not put back in the object that started the infection. The only thing that belongs in belly buttons is lint!!!

Answer 5

Don't take it out becuase you could heal around the infection, which is really bad. Leave it in and try some table salt in luke warm water or use some mild anti-bacterial soap while you're in the shower.

Answer 6

try dettol antiseptic. mix wit lukewarm water. its very effective!!