What do I do if I have an earring infection? Also, what are the symptoms of it????
2006-08-11 18:01:44 · 8 answers · asked by noname 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
soreness in the ear piercing. redness, drainage, itching. Clean with perioxide, apply alcohol. It should clear up in a few days. If you have an infection, you are probably allergic to the metal nickel. It is found in lots of costume jewelry. Try using earrings labled nickel free for sensitive ears. I do, and never have any problems.
2006-08-11 18:06:00 · answer #1 · answered by sleepless in the ATL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tenderness, yellow discharge, redness and some swelling.
rubbing alcohol & bacitracin ointment for 2 days beyond the time infection seems clear
2006-08-11 18:20:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I've had it. Symptoms are extreme itching, redness and swelling. It's because you are allergic to the nickle used in making the earring. I can only wear solid silver or gold and many women are the same.
2006-08-11 18:29:46 · answer #3 · answered by starrynight1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um well i have had this happen
let me think...make sure you wash it out atleast twice a day
and if it is still infected go get it checked out it may have developed Mrsa and infection antibiotic resistant infection
thankfully they have a treatment DON'T LET IT GET TO BAD!!!
2006-08-11 18:10:02 · answer #4 · answered by HannahL. 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
go to claires the store and buy their ear stuff and rub it on every day 2-3 times
2006-08-11 18:04:14 · answer #5 · answered by hunnybunns 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might be allergic to fake, coated or cheap metals. I used to have that alot , then i started working a nd bought myself some real gold and platinum and it went away.
2006-08-11 18:07:44 · answer #6 · answered by kanto boy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just get a bottle of rubbing alcohol for 80 cents at target and apply with a q-tip twice a day - if it burns - its working in 2 days you will be back to normal!!!
2006-08-11 18:05:30 · answer #7 · answered by Kat B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
redness pain swelling....see a doc
2006-08-11 18:11:17 · answer #8 · answered by su2b4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋