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Would you suggest to use alcohol to clean a new cartilage piercing?
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Dilute peroxide: Alcohol can be irritating to the site. Usually use of very dilute peroxide solution (half water/half peroxide) and a topical antibiotic ointment is preferred. Also, twisting the post 2-3 times per day with that combination makes for proper healing.
Answered 6/7/2013
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