so i got my toungue ring pierced and it doesnt hurt the swelling has gone completely down. i can talk and bend my toungue as normal. i am on my third week. the problem is is that a white substance is coming out of the hole. not a lot just a little. a friend said to use antiboties.(registered nurse) but another friend said to take it out and try and use listerene mix on the hole then put it back in. does any one have any suggestions on what to do?
2007-02-14 14:14:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
Its lymph which is white blood cells and bacteria draining. Its normal with piercings and as long as there is not blood in it or its not green, you're fine.
Don't use Listerine, its a very harsh cleaner and can make problems worse.
Rinse with a sea salt rinse (1/4 teaspoon per 1 cup of warm distilled water-it should taste like tears) or use Biotene. Biotene is an alcohol and saccharin free mouthwash which is a lot more gentle and safe to use. Try that for about a week and if it doesn't get any better, see your piercer and ask if there is something else we aren't aware of that's causing problems. Good luck.
2007-02-15 03:05:05 · answer #1 · answered by 4eyed zombie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-04 04:53:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you still using your saline rinses? This is important to get all that gunk out of there.
In the absense of pain, swelling, limited motion, and longevity of the piercing, it does not sound like an infection.
You really need to call your piercer first. Also, you can get a lot of good information from the Association of Professional Piercers:
www.safepiercing.org
2007-02-14 15:43:15 · answer #3 · answered by tatt_bratt 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ive had my tongue pierced and recently I had it repierced. Its perfectly normal for white gunk to come ouuta the piercing hole. Id always use listerine after I ate,or smoked or just whener I thought about it. I used listerine for about a month after I pierced it. My piercer recommended Listerine. Believe me its totally fine.
2007-02-15 02:11:45 · answer #4 · answered by jdnsmama1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thta happened with me. It turned out fine. Dont eat satly food, i am thinking. and use listerine. But alcohol free. Do not smoke, or drink. If it does not heal up soon, go back to the peircer, adn get their take on it.
2007-02-15 02:47:08 · answer #5 · answered by TashanaSaurus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say go back to the piercer and they will tell you if it's normal. or go to the doctor for a small dosage of antibiotics. i wouldn't try and take it out since it is a new piercing.
2007-02-14 14:49:11 · answer #6 · answered by Ann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see a Dr. you have an infection...you need antibiotics.
2007-02-14 14:19:42 · answer #7 · answered by Chrys 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋