Earring infection: hygiene and constant care to avoid it
There is no joking with earring infection! Because a little redness after a puncture is normal but if there is swelling and pus it is essential to consult a doctor. Then a lot also depends on the affected area because in some cases the piercings become infected in very delicate areas of the body that require extra care! For small, uninfected redness, aloe is a great product: watch the video!
Prevention of infection
All piercing infections are annoying; ear problems should not lead to particular problems, but if you take the necessary precautions and especially if you do so in time. First of all, if you have recently had an ear piercing, wash your hands often with an antibacterial cleanser thoroughly and also between your fingers to sterilize them well and carefully clean your nails. Many infections are caused by external pathogens that enter the piercing, mainly through the hands, but also through the earrings. For greater precautions, wear sterile latex gloves before touching the earring and ear. Disinfect both earring holes with a cotton swab with an antiseptic product (such as those containing benzalkonium chloride). Carefully clean the earring before inserting it back into the hole with the same disinfectant. Then to eliminate possible bacteria inside the piercing, spread an antiseptic lotion on the closure of the earring to disinfect the inside of the hole. Repeat this treatment 3 times a day for 48 hours.
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Pay attention to the earring infection: do not underestimate it!
The first symptoms of infection are swelling, irritation, redness, and pus. Never interrupt a treatment against an infection if you are not sure that it has completely passed, otherwise the bacteria could regain the upper hand. If you feel pain, take some pain reliever or an anti-inflammatory, no more than one a day, if possible, and always at a distance from other medications you usually take. Moderate use as NSAIDs in particular can have serious undesirable effects. If the infection worsens, contact a dermatologist, who may deem it essential to take an antibiotic. These external ear infections, if not corrected, can pass into the internal auditory system with serious consequences for the eardrum and cause pus formation associated with pain, swelling of the face, loss of fluid from one side of the piercing. Never touch your earrings continuously, also because we touch everything with our hands and although they seem clean they can always be a breeding ground for bacteria. If the earrings are too tight as a closure, the hole does not get air and is more likely to cause infection. When the healing is complete (after about a month and a half), always remove the earrings before going to rest, to leave the holes a little free to air and reduce the risk of infection. Even allergy to certain metallic substances can favor the onset of an infection. Allergic reactions caused by irritating and non-allergenic metals can turn into infections, because they are itchy and therefore stimulate you to touch the irritated part and scratch yourself. We advise you to use hypoallergenic metal earrings, 14 karat gold and surgical steel, silver which usually do not cause allergies. Nickel jewelry causes allergies, even serious ones, for many people. In case of allergy, an expert piercer will be able to advise you well, helping you to recover from the infection, even without removing the earring and without closing the hole.
Cure earring infection: just a little attention!
In case of very light infection, always after agreeing on treatment with a specialist, remove the pus from the ear with a cotton swab moistened with an antiseptic soap or saline solution. If crusts form, do not remove them. Do not use it. same cotton swab for both ears.If you want you can prepare the saline solution yourself, mixing half a teaspoon of salt in 240 ml of warm water.With this solution you can cleanse the area three times a day.
To soothe the pain, you can apply a warm water compress. If the piercing is infected enough, your ear "beats", is hot to the touch and your fever rises, you need the intervention of a dermatologist, who will probably prescribe an oral antibiotic. Cartilage piercings are more at risk for serious infections than earlobe piercings. Try not to place the mobile phone on the affected area, do not insert earphones in the ear, keep the hair away from the infected part, do not sleep leaning on the side where you have the infection.
The charm of ear piercings
Not only do women wear earrings, many men also wear them and have their earlobes or cartilage pierced. Maybe you too want a tragus piercing, one of the most fascinating, but you are afraid of running into some risky infection. In fact, it is a piercing that is a little easy to ignite, but certainly very beautiful and aesthetically striking. This is a very effective piercing between the cheek and the ear canal, absolutely not to be practiced with the gun. First, the gun is not sterilized well and a responsible and experienced piercer would never use it for this type of piercing. The best method is to use a sterile needle, as is done with navel piercings. After applying the jewel, this piercing must be treated consistently and with the utmost hygiene. His recovery can be very slow and difficult. Cotton swab should never be used to clean the affected area, but always with a cotton swab soaked in saline solution. Even when it is completely healed, maximum hygiene must be maintained for both the hole and the earring. Especially in the back of the ear, dry skin can form, which can collect germs and generate an infection. Care should be taken if the ears become red and swollen and if yellow foul-smelling fluid leaks out of the irritated area. Freshly made piercings are more sensitive and prone to infections and even soap or shampoo that is not rinsed well can lead to inflammation, as well as the use of inappropriate metals. To have a piercing done, you must always rely on experienced and honest professionals and be wary of amateurs. After perforation, always carefully check the holes on your ears every day and know that hygiene alone is not enough, because an infection can also be triggered by a strong rubbing or heavy pressure on the pillow.
Body piercing: expression of one's inner self
Piercing is an expression of personality, is trendy and attracts not only the very young, but also adults. However, you must never exceed and above all never put your health at risk. And even with newborns, who still have the so-called "pierced ears", small holes on the lobes to insert gold rings, perhaps on the occasion of baptism, you must be very cautious and consider that it is always a matter of very invasive treatment, especially for young, sensitive and delicate children.
