it hurts a bit and its red. ive had it for one month now and i wash it with antibacterial soap. its only red on the top and pus comes out but im not sure what color it is sorta like yellowish-whitish. is it infected ??
2007-07-17 05:49:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Hi,
I would say you have some kind of infection there. If you dont want to go to the doctors, buy yourself some teatree oil. You can buy it in a health shop and some chemists. It will come in a small dark bottle and say pure essential oil of teatree on it.
TEATREE OIL
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*Is effective against bacteria, fungi and viruses.
*Reduces redness, swelling and lesions associated with this common skin conditions and infections.
*Antiseptic and Anti -bacterial properties used to treat burns, cuts, insect bites, wounds and infections.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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When using tea tree oil it is important to remember that the concentrated oil is very strong. It is important never to use large amounts of the concentrated oil. You can also buy a carrier oil (or use sunflower oil). Mix 8 drops of teatree into 5 table spoons of carrier oil. Wash your hands and apply a small amount of the mixed oil to the infected area. Massage in. Wash your hands. Do this every morning and at night before bed for the next week. It can also be added to your bath water. Apply 3 table spoons of the mixed oil into your bath and allow the area infected to soak. After your bath, pat dry with a clean soft cloth. Not a towel. Then apply oil mixture as mentioned above.
If you have a pericing, its still safe to use, just make sure the area around the pericing is cleanned properly.
2007-07-17 11:37:29 · answer #1 · answered by Mystic Magic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Ssel, you need understand that placing belly buttons rings require piercing. Any piercing creates wounds and wounds could get infected. The first, you need see what is material be used to adorn your belly. The safest materials for belly button rings are gold (at least 14K), silver, surgical steel, titanium, niobium, rhodium etc. Avoid as much as possible the gold imitation, sterling silver and silver-plated ones as they could cause irritation that might lead to infection. Avoid base metal materials that are coated and covered which could easily break. Avoid those that could easily tarnish and corrode when it gets in contact with body fluids and those that may contain allergens. For people who are sensitive to metals, a special plastic called Tygon are good replacements for belly button rings.
If the symptoms show severity, do not hesitate to consult a physician or dermatologist.
Jason Homan
2007-07-17 07:05:46 · answer #2 · answered by Jason Homan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you get it pierced?
Pus sound like an infection. Try some antibiotic cream. If that doesn't help after a few days, go see a doc.
2007-07-17 05:57:45 · answer #3 · answered by Susan S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Redness, pain to the touch, an pus are all signs of infection - but it can only be diagnosed in person.
2007-07-17 10:51:54 · answer #4 · answered by keezy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not infected. The white stuff is your insides falling out.
2007-07-17 05:57:26 · answer #5 · answered by sarah_dtv 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes, take it out and get it re-done. OR go to the doc and get some antibiotics.
2007-07-17 05:57:18 · answer #6 · answered by brooklyn7582 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ohhh yeah.
2007-07-17 06:27:29 · answer #7 · answered by life.is.a.dancefloor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋