Treat an Infection in Your Ear Caused by Your New Earring
Did you recently notice that your ear isn't that good in the same spot that you recently got your new pierced earring? Then this might be the place for you! Be sure to read everything before doing anything.
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Steps
- Do not take the earring out. You risk trapping the infection in the hole. If this happens you will have to go and see a doctor and get it drained.
- Continue with normal after care and usually the infection will heal up on its own without medical intervention. Proper aftercare instructions are listed in the following steps.
- Get some antibacterial or antimicrobial soap, make sure that it is free of dyes or scents.
- When you're in the shower gently remove the 'crusties' from around your piercing using a q-tip, cotton ball or your clean fingers.
- Then lather the soap on your hands and work it over your piercing, rinse thoroughly and pat dry
- Sea salt soaks are also good for clearing up infections.
- Soak your ear two to three times a day in a solution of sea salt and warm water (8 ounces of warm water for every 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt).
- Each soak should last three-five minutes.
- If the infection was caused by poor jewelry (not an infection but an allergic reaction) go to a piercer and have them change the jewelry for you. Good quality jewelry is titanium and niobium. Gold also works for most people.
Tips
- Never take out the earring of an infected piercing, unless directed to do so by your doctor, or a reputable piercer.
- Get some decent jewelry, acrylic is very bad for your ears.
- Don't over-clean your ears; it can dry out the piercing.
Warnings
- If you follow all the aftercare instructions and the infection still isn't clearing up go to the doctor. They will probably give you antibiotics and tell you to take the piercing out; do as your doctor advises.
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