I had my nose pierced in 2000. Last year, I had to remove the stud - as a result, I needed it re-pierced in September.
Since then it has hurt on and off. Yesterday it started hurting again - it's now a bit swollen and there's a bit of pus (sorry, I know it's icky). From 2000 to last year, I never had any trouble with my piercing whatsoever, but now, it's nothing BUT trouble.
~Why is it taking so long to heal?
~Should I just remove the stud and forget about it?
~Any other advice please?
If anyone has experience of this and can offer any advice, I would be most grateful.
2007-02-01 07:39:34 · 7 answers · asked by smee_1972 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
~whether my percing is attractive or not is not the issue here.....I just need to know what to do....thanks for the answers I've received so far :)
2007-02-01 07:56:24 · update #1
bmac ...........oh come on......
Bathe with surgical spirits daily , you stick with it dear.
Its personal choice ....and I like them , I have one tooo
2007-02-01 07:46:20 · answer #1 · answered by Byte 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had my nose pierced around 10yrs ago now, must admit it hurt like hell when i first had it done. Had to bathe it 3-4 times a day, i used tea tree oil diluted in tepid water. My had some pus coming out of it and i changed the stud i had it done with to a tiny gold one. With continuous bathing and the gold stud it didnt hurt after that. I had my belly button done around 4yrs ago now and bathed that in tea tree oil had no problems with it. Also my son had his eyebrow pierced and the piercing shop recommended tea tree oil. Its a good natural source of antiseptic. Give it a try hope this helps xxx
2007-02-01 15:53:48 · answer #2 · answered by spensmum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter had her nose pierced a couple of years ago but she had to take it out - she kept getting a lump arround it and the doctor told her it would not go away
she has had 2 or 3 piercings in both years for about 10 years and has never had any trouble with them
: - ))
2007-02-01 15:45:17 · answer #3 · answered by frogg135 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bathe it in tepid water with seasalt in it..seasalt is a great antiseptic..i use this on my own nose piercing which i have for 10yrs..twice to three tmes a day should get rid of the infection!!dont mind those people who say piercings are unattractive..its your body..good luck
2007-02-01 16:26:42 · answer #4 · answered by mary m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a infection take the stud out and go to your doctor for antibiotics
2007-02-01 15:44:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try bathing it with surgical spirits everyday and turning the stud round cleaning it as you wipe.
it should get bettter in a week or so .
2007-02-01 15:43:24 · answer #6 · answered by minty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, please take it out and let it close up. It's a sign that you shouldn't have it when it keeps doing this.
Believe me. Nose piercings are NOT attractive. Sorry, but it's true.
2007-02-01 15:43:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋