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I got my belly button pierced on friday. is it okay if i use ivory liquid hand soap to clean it?
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Yes.: Lever 2000 is antibacterial and may be a better choice to decrease bacteria and decrease the chance of an infection.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Body piercing clean: Cleansing of the area can be done with sterile saline initially. Some antibacterial soaps are irritating so be careful. Any new redness with pain and swelling should be addressed by a physician.
Answered 1/3/2012
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