Question 1

how can i tell if my piercing is infected?

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Signs of infection.: Surrounding tissues may be red, swollen, tender, warm with possible pus. Red streaking is particularly worrisome. Please seek medical attention if you appear to have an infected piercing.

Question 2

how can you tell if a cartilage piercing is infected?

Accepted Answer

Infected/inflammed: Red, hot, swollen and drainage (inflammation) are normal signs of healing and in fact, not bad but are integral to healing.  If infected, the wound should not improve, the patient have fevers, chills, and other systemic signs of infection.  Culture of the wound should never be with a swab on the surface but a simple tissue biopsy.  Routine use of antibiotics is to be condemned due to the risks.

Question 3

can someone tell me how to know if my tragus piercing infected?

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Infection: Infection symptoms are redness, prudent drainage( pus), and pain. You may also have fever.

Question 4

what are the tell-tale signs that your body piercing is infected?

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Infected/inflammed: Red, hot, swollen and drainage (inflammation) are normal signs of healing and in fact, not bad but are integral to healing.  If infected, the wound should not improve, the patient have fevers, chills, and other systemic signs of infection.  Culture of the wound should never be with a swab on the surface but a simple tissue biopsy.  Routine use of antibiotics is to be condemned due to the risks.

Question 5

how can you tell if a piercing is infected or if it's just irritated?

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Fever? Pus?: Infection would have signs like redness, warmth, pus drainage, and fever.

Question 6

how can i tell if my lip piercings are infected?

Accepted Answer

Pain,swelling,rednes: Cardinal signs of infection are pain, swelling and redness locally at site of piercing.

Question 7

how to tell if ear piercing is infected?

Accepted Answer

Infected/inflammed: Red, hot, swollen and drainage (inflammation) are normal signs of healing and in fact, not bad but are integral to healing.  If infected, the wound should not improve, the patient have fevers, chills, and other systemic signs of infection.  Culture of the wound should never be with a swab on the surface but a simple tissue biopsy.  Routine use of antibiotics is to be condemned due to the risks.

Question 8

can you tell me is my septum piercing infected or is it just an allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

Septal piercing: You can have heavy bleeding  w formation of septal hematoma. Significant deformity  can result from complications like necrosis of the nasal wall or perichondritis. If the stud grows into your skin it may need to be cut out. Staphylococcus ; pseudomonas  are just a couple of possible infections you may get. Without pus it is hard to know if this is an allergic rxn or infection. Get evaluated.

Question 9

can i tell me how i can cure a infected lip piercing?

Accepted Answer

Have it evaluated.: Cultures may be needed for proper antibiotic selection. Have it looked at by your physician.

Question 10

what can you do to tell if your ears is infected after ear piercing?

Accepted Answer

Tenderness, pain: Signs of infection include peristent redness and swelling at the area as well as pain and tenderness.

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