...because i take care of it like its my life...so i dont know how it would be infected
2007-01-17 12:39:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
If it develops redness and swelling, flaky skin around the peircing, more pain than ususal and puss or blood; then it's probably infected. If none of these conditions exist then it's just a bubble. If it's not newly pierced then it's probably not infected. I've heard of that happening, talk to your piercer, a reputable shop will be able to tell you exactly what it is and how to take care of it!
2007-01-17 12:45:19 · answer #1 · answered by M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got my cartilage pierced in July, and within a couple of months there was this bubble-like growth on the back side right next to the earring. I didn't mess with it and kept cleaning the ear like normal (I also kept good care of it). It went away naturally. I think it was just a part of the healing process. My ear is perfectly normal now, and it was fine about 2 months ago.
PS. I love the idea of an industrial! Enjoy it!
2007-01-17 21:18:24 · answer #2 · answered by elanor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is red swollen, painful and has pus then yes it is infected take zinc tablets aswell as your usual care zinc helps the body heal itself
2007-01-17 21:03:28 · answer #3 · answered by cmayshe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it hard? It might be a keloid. It's not dangerous, but it's something that occurs a lot after a piercing. It's actually scarring that occurs. Look up keloid and see if that's it.
2007-01-17 21:52:53 · answer #4 · answered by Cindy R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is an "industrial" piercing?
2007-01-17 20:43:05 · answer #5 · answered by bullwinkle 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋