Question 1

why does my tragus piercing hurt?

Accepted Answer

Infection?: Piercing your tragus was a bad idea since the piercing goes through cartilage. Please have your ear examined by a doctor for signs of infection.

Question 2

how much do tragus piercings hurt?

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Tragus piercing: A lot- especially if an infection sets in and your cartilage becomes infected. It isn't worth it!

Question 3

how badly can the tragus piercing hurt?

Accepted Answer

Tragus piercing: The tragus is the small cartilage of your outer ear, just in front of the opening of the ear canal.  Much like the earlobe, this area is not that sensitive to pain, but it is slightly more sensitive than the ear lobe.  The ear canal, on the other hand, is very sensitive to pain.  I would caution against piercing this area as it puts the cartilage at risk for infection, called chonditis.

Question 4

what is the pain rating of tragus piercing?

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Tragus: The tragus is the small pointed eminence of the external ear in front of the ear canal. Unlike the ear lobe, it has a core of cartilage. I have seen pain ratings (on a scale of 1 to 10 where 10 is the worst) ranging from 3 to 7.  It probably depends greatly on the person and on the method of the professional doing the piercing.  I would find someone who had a good experience and use that piercer.

Question 5

could i become hurt from a tragus piercing?

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Lets review your que: The main problem would be infection.

Question 6

how much time do i have to clean my tragus piercing?

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Tragus piercing: It is in your best interest to keep it clean to avoid an infection, especially of the cartilage.

Question 7

what is the best way to clean a tragus piercing when you can't remove the hoop earring itself?

Accepted Answer

Antiseptic: Cleanse with peroxide diluted 1:1 with water, followed by isopropyl alcohol, then Bacitracin antibiotic ointment 3 x daily.  Important especially after showering. Tragal cartilage infections can be a problem so best to avoid with meticulous care.

Question 8

how long do i have to wait to get a surface tragus piercing repierced? or can i remove my surface tragus and get a regular tragus piercing instead? my piercing is rejecting and im ready to take it out and get a regular tragus if i can?

Accepted Answer

: If you are not satisfied with the present piercing I suggest removing the spindle and the let the area heal completely before retrying.  I would wait six to eight weeks and only have an expert help you.

Question 9

is it ok to use dial soap on a tragus piercing?

Accepted Answer

Clean is key. : Any liquid soap will work. The important thing to focus on is keeping it clean. Rubbing alcohol is recommended for the first 1-2 weeks. Piercings of the cartilage are a risky business since they carry a much higher risk of complications compared with non-cartilage piercings. I would advise removing any cartilage piercings and finding a skin only substitute to play it safe.

Question 10

what to do if i have headaches after tragus piercing?

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Headaches: Usually a piercing does not cause headaches. They may be related based on "stress" or other factors in your life. If your headaches are not responsive to OTC Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin assuming you are not allergic to these medications you may want to seek a consultation with a neurologist for your headaches.

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