I had my ears pierced (Again after 15 years) 2 months ago and one ear is just not healing. I have been putting the ear antiseptic on 4-5 times a day. It is not red and swollen, but a little sore and there is a tiny bit of discharge. HELP!
2006-11-20 03:37:28 · 3 answers · asked by X-ine 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Hey there...here's some things that me and my piercing obsessed friends do to help ourselves heal quicker and keep away infection:
1. Wash the piercing in the shower with a mild cleanser (like Cetaphil or generic Cetaphil, like Equate).
2. Mix together about a spoonful of salt into a cup if warm water. Soak the piercing in it, or dip a cotton ball in it and apply it to the piercing. The mixture should be as salty as tears.
3. Clean the piercing with a non-alcoholic mouthwash, ie Tom's of Main or whatever, just as long as it is non-alcoholic, as the alcohol can slow down the healing process.
4. Don't use peroxide unless you are starting to get a bad infection, because it will majorly slow down healing. It will kill germs but it is bad for the healing process.
5. You can also use saline soloution-the stuff they use to put in contact lense cases. It's really cheap.
6. Witch Hazel is a non alcholic antiseptic that works better than peroxide. It;s very gentle and makes you feel nice.
Hope that helped!
2006-11-20 05:20:49 · answer #1 · answered by Finky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try dipping your ear in salt water. It'll probably sting some, but the salt will help the ear heal. A lot of piercing places recommend this.
2006-11-20 03:45:11 · answer #2 · answered by eurekablyth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you need to go to the doctor asap
2006-11-20 07:42:15 · answer #3 · answered by luckyduck2006 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋