Question 1

my piercing is red, is it infected?

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How old is it?: If red, warm, swollen, tender or with streaking or pus - that could be consistent with infection.

Question 2

what to do if cartilage piercing is infected?

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Seek medical: attention - especially if red, hot, tender, exuding pus, swollen and spreading.

Question 3

horribly infected cartilage piercing, what to do?

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This requires: Immediate medical care. These can go south quick.

Question 4

how can you tell if a cartilage 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

what to do about severely infected cartilage piercing?

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Get Immediate: medical attention. High ear piercings through cartilage have ^ risk of infection &amp; lack of healing because of minimal blood supply to auricular cartilage.  You can develop a perichondral abscess as well auricular perichondritis. If you ear is hot, red, swollen or has increasing pain you need medical evaluation.

Question 6

my skin got infected due to my piercing. what should i do?

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Visit your Doctor: In almost all cases the piercing will need to be removed, but it might be a good idea to let your dr. Do it, as he may need to do more than just clean the area and probably prescribe an antibiotic. You should see him asap.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

what are the tell-tale signs that your body 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 9

what's a good way to check if my piercing is infected or irritated?

Accepted Answer

Redness and warmth: Watch out for manipulating the area as this is the most common reasons for infection after piercing. If crusting (scabs) forms and there is surrounding redness, and if the area feels warm to the touch, you should see your doctor. Good luck to you.

Question 10

what can i do if my noise piercing has a bump by it..is it 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.

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