Get Rid of a Cartilage Infection from Piercing

If you've had a cartilage piercing get infected, you know what pain feels like. Here are some tips and easy ways to get rid of the pain and infection.

Steps

1. Place a warm washcloth on the infected area. Keep it on there for about 10 minutes. This will help your ear by making it feel better.
2. Buy a triple antibiotic cream. Be sure to get some Q-Tips and apply the cream on the tip of the Q-Tip. (Before handling any of the items, be sure to clean your hands with SOAP!)
3. Apply the cream to the infected area. Be sure not to overdose it. If the infection doesn't die down within 42 hours, you may have to go to the doctor.
4. Ibuprofen may help with the pain.

Tips

• Try your hardest not to lay on your ear.
• After you get out of the shower/bath, be sure to clean your ears as you don't know if there's any chemicals in the water. Also, the kind of soap you use can irritate it.
• Avoid touching the piercings.
• Be sure to clean your pillow cases and blankets at least 3-4 times a week.
• Before cleaning your piercings (or touching them) wash your hands.
• To keep your ear from getting infected, clean it 3 times a day.

Warnings

• Don't clean your ears with alcohol or peroxide.
• Don't exceed using the antibiotic cream more times than directed.
• Do NOT touch your ears without cleaning your hands.

Things You'll Need

• Q-Tip
• Triple Antibiotic Cream
• Clean hands

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