How do you treat a sore ear piercing?

How do you treat a sore ear piercing?

Gently pat dry the affected area with clean gauze or a tissue. Then apply a small amount of an over-the-counter antibiotic cream (Neosporin, bacitracin, others), as directed on the product label. Turn the piercing jewelry a few times to prevent it from sticking to the skin.

What should I do if I get an ear piercing?

Your piercing professional may recommend a specific cleanser. Put an antibiotic ointment around the area to prevent a skin infection. Though it’s tempting, try not to touch your ear piercing. Germs from your hands can cause an infection.

What kind of pain does an ear piercing cause?

An ear piercing is essentially a puncture wound, which causes initial pain and soreness. Pain associated with the piercing itself is typically greater with an ear cartilage piercing than with an earlobe piercing.

Can a piercing of the earlobe get infected?

Almost every part of the outer ear can be pierced for the insertion of jewelry. That means that all the parts of the ear can get infected if there is any lapse on the hygiene side after the piercing has been made. The most common part of the ear infected is the earlobe.

What can I take for fever after ear piercing?

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like Advil can help reduce fever, pain, and swelling. But the timing needs to be right. Avoid taking them for at least 24 hours before a piercing and for 7 days after the piercing. While they can alleviate the symptoms, they can also prevent proper healing if taken too soon after the piercing.

An ear piercing is essentially a puncture wound, which causes initial pain and soreness. Pain associated with the piercing itself is typically greater with an ear cartilage piercing than with an earlobe piercing.

Your piercing professional may recommend a specific cleanser. Put an antibiotic ointment around the area to prevent a skin infection. Though it’s tempting, try not to touch your ear piercing. Germs from your hands can cause an infection.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like Advil can help reduce fever, pain, and swelling. But the timing needs to be right. Avoid taking them for at least 24 hours before a piercing and for 7 days after the piercing. While they can alleviate the symptoms, they can also prevent proper healing if taken too soon after the piercing.

How can you tell if your ear piercings are infected?

In some cases, the area around the piercing may feel hot to the touch. A warm or hot piercing is a probable symptom of infection. Much like redness and swelling, pain – especially tenderness – is most common within the first 2 days of a new ear piercing.