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

Question

Should I take bactroban (mupirocin) to help my infected septum piercing?

Answer 1

Nasal Septal : Piercing: a number of types of bacterial infections are possible (red, swollen, warm, tender, painful w malodorous drainage). It can cause heavy bleeding w formation of a septal hematoma. Significant deformity may result from complications like necrosis of nasal wall or perichondritis. If stud grows into skin it may need to be cut out. Nasal jewelry could be aspirated into lungs or swallowed.

Answer 2

Septal piercing: Pain, purulent dischage, redness at site are indications of infection. Septal piercing is a bad idea. Have your nose evaluated by a board certified otolaryngologist,

Answer 3

Yes: As long as it's done professionally and is taken care of appropriately. Any redness, swelling, or drainage should be evaluated by a physician.

Answer 4

Not a great idea: Piercings and tattoos are often not done in sterile environments. There have been reports of disease transmission, i.E hepatitis in such parlors.

Answer 5

Possible Infection: You need to have your piercing site evaluated by a physician. It's possible you have an infection and may need the piercing removed.

Answer 6

Get medical eval !: Check for signs of infection: ^'ed redness, warmth, swelling. ^'ed tenderness, pus, red streaking, swollen lymph nodes or fever. Recommend keeping piercing in place unless directed by Dr (if removed – drainage tract will close up w ^'ed risk of abscess formation). Call Dr for medical evaluation. Your Dr may prescribe oral antibiotics or antibiotic ointments to apply to piercing site.

Answer 7

Yes: As long as you're not piercing an active infection. Practice good hygiene before, during, and after the piercing is important.

Answer 8

Antibiotic Resistant: Low risk. Staphylococcus aureus commonly present human skin & respiratory tract, especially nose. MRSA merely means resistant multiple Abs. Control of this bacteria, as with all, a function of immune system. SA most commonly a commensal bacteria, but that reality=not good for marketing fear. Dietary choices, activities, emotions, all internal controls affecting immune function/bacteria can change

Answer 9

Yes & ???: From a medical point of view you could; from a legal point of view it is up to your parents.

Answer 10

Be honest: Are you asking medical advise about how to con the individual doing the piercing? I don't believe it is ethical to try to obtain an invasive procedure by pretending to be an older age.

Answer 11

Just tell her: Worst she'll say is 'no'.

Answer 12

Talk to her: What kind of piercing do you have in mind? Is it different from the piercings your mother has? Listen to and respect your mother, she has your best interest at heart.

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