I asked a question a few days ago about my navel piercing and got some good advice. A couple suggested hydrogen peroxide, I used this last time but got told by my friend that I shouldn't have. Is it ok to use on what is effectively a new piercing?
Thanks!
2007-10-11 11:13:28 · 13 answers · asked by Sophie 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
you should NOT use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol on a new piercing. use products specifically for caring for a ner piercing. try h2ocean.
2007-10-11 11:20:33 · answer #1 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hydrogen peroxide is too harsh for a new piercing so I would recommend you stick with the salt soaks twice daily. If you feel you must,you can use Savlon's wound wash to disinfect the area twice a day as well but that would be a bit of an overkill to be honest. Hope that helps.
2016-05-21 23:25:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, I am a nurse in an orthopedics unit. Sometimes when patients fracture (break) bones, they use a type of cast with pins. These pins go through the skin to hold the bone pieces in place and they always reminded me of a piercing. Anyways, we treat these pins with half hydrogen peroxide and half normal saline and this solution really does wonders. You can look up 'pin care' or 'external fixation' I would imagine that since both piercings and pins are essentially the same that the hydrogen is not too harsh on the skin. Make sure its dilute though.
2007-10-11 20:41:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! not good, and it doesn't allow the scar tissue to form. Didn't your piercer give you proper instructions...assuming you went to a good one. Go to a reputable piercing studio and buy some proper aftercare products. You have to be careful about piercing studios, I don't know what it's like in the states, but in Canada, you don't need a licence to pierce, meaning anyone can be a piercer.
2007-10-11 16:45:42 · answer #4 · answered by porpoise rider 81 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peroxide, alcohol, and any types of ointments should NEVER be used on piercings.
Peroxide & alcohol are faaar too harsh, and kill not only the bad cells, but the good cells as well. This will lead to nothing but irritation and discomfort, as well as slow your healing process.
Same goes for ointments, except they block oxygen, which is needed for healing.
2007-10-11 11:52:39 · answer #5 · answered by Brittany 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
salt water will work much better, but if it is really hurting or looks infected u could try a bit of dilute hydrogen peroxide, or savlon cream works well!
2007-10-12 06:58:33 · answer #6 · answered by fashion[[rach]] 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually sweetz it depends on your skin type. reguardless of how u clean it, your must let it get AIR. all piercings actually. peroxide does indeed work but it's also best not to use chemicals. soap and water at first. then work your way up until you're satisfied.
2007-10-11 11:36:12 · answer #7 · answered by pom luva 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you dont need to use perocide on a new piecing it will dry it out.it takes away infection yes but also takes away those good guys that will help to heal your piercing.use dial soap or a bactine find it a the pharamacy or walmart white and green bottle.dont use peroxide.thats not what is for
2007-10-11 15:00:37 · answer #8 · answered by butters 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plain soap and water at least 2x a day. Nothing else. Keep the air at it as well.
2007-10-11 11:16:26 · answer #9 · answered by Bella 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hydrogen peroxide is bleach so will keep the wound very clean
but won't it sting like crazy?
2007-10-11 11:21:17 · answer #10 · answered by Tequila.... 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋