ok i had it since oct 31,of 06 and it doing fine and better i have a little scap on it,at the bottom hole i have it pierced at the bottom that will go away(right) but i want to know should i pick the scab off or let it fall off you cant really see it i just dont want that little scab there dose this mean im healing up the right way?? it dose not hurt or bleed or pus or anything like that and yes i clean it
thanks
2007-03-07 03:52:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
You should never pick at scabs regardless of where they are; it opens a wound which puts you at risk for an infection and picking at scabs will cause bad scarring.
I personally have never known piercings to form scabs as a sign of healing. If you aren't sure of something you NEED to have a piercer LOOK at the area. I'm pretty sure you'll be okay because its not pussing, bleeding or painful, but still...better safe than sorry, don't pick at it and see a piercer.
2007-03-07 04:45:21 · answer #1 · answered by 4eyed zombie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i have a belly peircing, and it does take about a full year for it to completely heal, however-- cleaning it is vital.. 3 times a day-- over cleaning it can cause an infection. leave the scab-- also try a little vaseline... but DO NOT PICK!! =)-- very important to not over-do the medication u put on it =)
2007-03-07 07:10:32 · answer #2 · answered by heather j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soak your piercing in a sea salt solution (1/8 tsp sea salt, 8oz warm water). Let it soak for 5-10 mins. Use a q-tip to gently remove any build up. Do that 1-2 times daily for a piercing of that age, don't do anything else to clean it.
It's most likely lymph (yellowish white crusty stuff), expect it to happen for a while, navels can take a long time to heal, just try not to irritate it too much with over cleaning or dirty hands
2007-03-07 07:25:41 · answer #3 · answered by nymphetamine1978 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ouch. Don't pick it!
If you get a scab, just keep cleaning it like you would normally, and it'll come off on it's own. If you pick it off, it just opens the wound, and it might cause it to become bigger/more severe than if it were to just fall off. :)
2007-03-07 04:46:11 · answer #4 · answered by itskatyo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can pick it. might make it bleed again, but it won't really hurt.
2007-03-07 03:59:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Not sure?
2007-03-07 06:56:17 · answer #6 · answered by zacharybordas 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋