I've had my belly button pierced for 10 years and I had never taken it out. I just recently had to take it out because I had to have surgery and have not put it back in. Now the hole is infected. Any ideas on how I can get in the hole to clean it better?
2007-01-04 01:28:32 · 4 answers · asked by Rachel H 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Start off with cleansing it with 1 part water, 1 part salt. The water should be as hot as you an stand it and seal it over your pierced area for about five minutes twice a day. You also need to go down to your local piercing shop. They can give you more information and take a look at the area. You probably gained the infection from the surgery.
2007-01-04 01:32:44 · answer #1 · answered by Michele B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I noticed that Ear Care solution you get at the piercing places works well, or you can use some hydrogen peroxiide. That's what worked when mine was infected.
2007-01-04 01:37:21 · answer #2 · answered by melmc1980 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should use an antibacterial wash to clean it with then afterwards apply and antibacterial cream to the area.
2007-01-04 01:53:43 · answer #3 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should put 75% alcohol in it everyday to prevent bacterias from getting into the wound
2007-01-04 03:53:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋