Question 1

auricle ear piercing information. is it normal to bed red and swollen? also should it be pierced with a normal earring or a bar?

Accepted Answer

Red not normal: Red and swollen is not normal. It is a sign of inflammation and possibly infection. As far as to whether you use a regular earring or a bar, it depends on what you want in the end. If you are only going to be putting regular earrings in, this will be fine to use for your initial piercing. If you plan to use thicker jewelry, you would need a bar.

Question 2

hello, i was wondering is it normal for my industrial ear piercing to remain swollen twelve days after getting it pierced, and it is slightly bruised!

Accepted Answer

No: Pain, redness and edema are signs of infection after piercing. See a doctor asap!

Question 3

is it safe to take amoxicillin when youre having swollen, throbbing pain because of ear piercing? i had 1 helix 1 flat ear pierced both on the left side and it has been 3 days but the pain still hasnt subsided. i take mefenamic to lessen the pain?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can take it for a possible infection with common skin bacteria which may be susceptible to Ampicillin. If symptom does not improve in 24-48 hours, see your doctor for a stronger antibiotic.  Remember taking mefenamic with some foods.

Question 4

hi. can fusibact be used on a swollen ear piercing?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. It is an antibacterial agent; an alternative would be triple antibiotic cream/ointment.
If the inflammation does not subside in a couple of days, consider taking out the piercing.
Wish you good health!

Question 5

is it ok just to clean my new pierced ear with water?

Accepted Answer

City water, yes: If municipal running water, in general, yes--studies have shown it can be better for the wounds we see in the er, due to volume available, so don't be stingy. If scab/crust, should use half hydrogen peroxide and water to help prevent the build up.

Question 6

hi, my pierced ear is pain and there is pus. how can i treat it?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Sounds like an infection.  See a doctor.  These can turn serious, if left alone.

Question 7

what to do about ear piercing hurts after i changed the earrings and won't heal. been pierced for over 6 months. what's going on?

Accepted Answer

Do you have a: metal allergy to the new earrings?  Is the post thicker on the more recent earrings?  Do you have an infection?

Question 8

i had a ear piercing  4 months ago, i woke up, it was bloody and my hole was closed, now, its just hard. when is it a good time to get it re-pierced ?

Accepted Answer

Soft scar: The ear piercing involves a puncture through the skin on top and behind the ear lobe as well as the fat in between. This closure makes thick, hard scar. One can massage the scar tissue and try to soften it more quickly. The repiercing could be sooner than six months with such attention.  Once the soft tissue feels supple, one can then mark the ear lobe  to achieve symmetry for the new piercing.

Question 9

what's the best way to take care of a recently pierced ear?

Accepted Answer

Clean and rotate : Keep the area clean with soap and water, you can use a dab of alcohol and/or peroxide to disinfect for a day or two.
Be sure to rotate the earring and keep it in place for at least a few weeks before removing it for prolonged periods.

Question 10

how to treat a swollen ear piercing?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Was it a recent piercing? It's natural to have some swelling after an injury.  A cold compress on the area may help.

If the area is red, painful, and/or you have any discharge from the area it may possibly be infected. In that case you need to see your doctor.

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My pierced ear is swollen

A member asked:

Auricle ear piercing information. is it normal to bed red and swollen? also should it be pierced with a normal earring or a bar?

A member asked:

Hello, i was wondering is it normal for my industrial ear piercing to remain swollen twelve days after getting it pierced, and it is slightly bruised!

A member asked:

Is it safe to take amoxicillin when youre having swollen, throbbing pain because of ear piercing? i had 1 helix 1 flat ear pierced both on the left side and it has been 3 days but the pain still hasnt subsided. i take mefenamic to lessen the pain?

A member asked:

Hi. can fusibact be used on a swollen ear piercing?

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Is it ok just to clean my new pierced ear with water?

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Hi, my pierced ear is pain and there is pus. how can i treat it?

A member asked:

What to do about ear piercing hurts after i changed the earrings and won't heal. been pierced for over 6 months. what's going on?

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I had a ear piercing 4 months ago, i woke up, it was bloody and my hole was closed, now, its just hard. when is it a good time to get it re-pierced ?

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What's the best way to take care of a recently pierced ear?

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How to treat a swollen ear piercing?

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