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.
Answered 3/26/2016
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Dial soap is very : Drying. With a new piercing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide may cause the surrounding skin to dry out excessively. New piercings are usually cleaned twice a day. Do not twist jewelry / post. Saturate gauze w saline solution (pinch of sea salt in warm water), place on piercing ; allow it to gently drip into the piercing. Or you can buy pressurized saline solution at a drug store.
Answered 3/28/2014
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