about 48 hours ago.
i got them pierced with titanium.
my mom and dad had a history of being allergic to a lot of metals, but my mom couldn't remember what she was definitely allergic to, nor could my dad.
so i had to see for myself what i was allergic to, and the lady at the counter told me people are mostly allergic to nickel; and that titanium is another better choice.
my ears are still swollen more than usual, and only get red when i twirl them. they hurt a little when i twirl them.
i have been cleaning them regularly, too.
do you think that i am allergic?
if i am, what should i do?
2007-12-03 10:28:18 · 13 answers · asked by Amanda [Taylor.] 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Titanium is quite safe and very few people are allergic to it.
It is more likely to be the initial inflammation from the actual piercing itself.
Another alternative is that it might in fact be an infection - a common adverse effect of piercings.
If it is indeed an infection, you may need some antibiotic medications.
If it is an allergy, you might need antihistamines or other medications that dampen down allergic reactions.
If it is only a little red and inflamed, then you might prefer to just watch and wait and see what happens. I think this is what you are describing, and this is PROBABLY what you ought to do.
However if it is very red, very inflamed, very sore - you should probably see a doctor. Also see a doctor if you are getting fevers or finding purulent discharge (i.e. pus) coming out from your ear.
If you are having breathing difficulties, phone for an ambulance at once.
2007-12-03 10:31:33 · answer #1 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15% of women are allergic to nickel. I am severely allergic. Even holding someones gold jewelry too long causes a bad rash. Titanium should be fine, but I personally choose sterling silver. If you are having a real problem, you can get most jewelry coated in rhodium.
Your ears will take 2-6 weeks to heal. I think you're fine and just need to give it some more time.
2007-12-03 10:32:33 · answer #2 · answered by Yup Yup Yuppers 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Infection is marked by redness, puss or itching (without you doing anything to make it happen). What makes it confusing is that it will do a little of all of this during the healing process. The biggest thing is to look for symptoms that seem to be worsening, that would spell an allergic reaction. Also try a little Neosporine that always healped me the most. They next couple of days should tell you a lot.
2007-12-03 10:44:33 · answer #3 · answered by xillith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-13 10:22:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they were pierced with a "gun" then that could easily be the reason that they are still swollen. Some tenderness isn't uncommon at all at 48 hours. If the symptoms get worse or persist, you would want to contact a doctor to have it looked at. If the infection gets into the cartilage, it can cause deformation or worse.
2007-12-03 10:33:12 · answer #5 · answered by Not Quite Agnostic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you are allergic! Go and take them out and take a Benedryll Also, wait and let them heal and get at least 14 carrot gold. Most people aren't allergic to that.
2007-12-03 10:35:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you're allergic, it's a little too soon to tell. I would just wait it out until they're healed some more. Then check them out.
2007-12-03 10:32:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop wearing them and get regular earrings if ur not allergic to them if u are then just don't wear earrings
2007-12-03 10:35:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well just wait like 3 more days and if its still giving u a hard time ur probably allregic and go see a doctor so they can help. Hope that helped
2007-12-03 10:31:51 · answer #9 · answered by Tom Tee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no... just dont touch them too much you only need to move them like once a day.... give it a week and if it doesnt go down or if it gets bigger then yyou might be allergic
2007-12-03 10:31:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋