its red on the top but it does not hurt at all. i clean it all the time.
2006-08-29 08:30:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
it could be infected but if it has been dun recently it could just still b sore if its still like it in a couple of days either go back to the place you got it done or go to your doctors and they will be happy enough to help you
2006-08-29 08:33:24 · answer #1 · answered by mummy to 3 miracles 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
More details would give a better description of whats going on.
It could be infected, green or yellowish pus is a sure sign of infection but often the infection can be deeper inside.
If your method of cleaning invovles rotating it, twisting it or turning it, I would suggest you stop. "cleaning it all the time" is not reccomended either, as you can be irritating it more by doing so.
Switch your method of cleaning over to 'sea salt soaks' and this should help drain any infection out, if that is the problem.
•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.
2006-08-29 15:34:13 · answer #2 · answered by rxqueen♥ † 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it red and angry? Does it hurt? Smell bad? Puss or other discharge? If any of the above, it's prob infected, see a Dr.
2006-08-29 15:33:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be. If you are hiding this don't do it anymore. The infection there spreads quickly. A girl I know died of this because she didn't want anyone to know and didn't get help and it turned gangren very quickly.
2006-08-29 15:34:53 · answer #4 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it isnt bleeding or oozing puss then you are fine. Just keep on cleaning it regulary and wash your hands good before messing with it.
2006-08-29 15:40:58 · answer #5 · answered by Tina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it does not hurt, don't worry about it. Its red because your body is redirecting blood flow there to help it heal. It might even be dry skin.
2006-08-29 15:33:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you just got it done then it's healing but if you didn't to me your fine
2006-08-29 15:34:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no i dont think so, mine is that too
2006-08-29 15:34:31 · answer #8 · answered by Me♥Manatees 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋