How do you treat an infected earring hole?
How do you treat an infected earring hole?
Gently pat dry the affected area with clean gauze or a tissue. Then apply a small amount of an over-the-counter antibiotic cream (Neosporin, bacitracin, others), as directed on the product label. Turn the piercing jewelry a few times to prevent it from sticking to the skin.
How can I treat an earring infection at home?
Treating the infection at home
- Wash your hands before touching or cleaning your piercing.
- Clean around the piercing with a saltwater rinse three times a day.
- Don’t use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or antibiotic ointments.
- Don’t remove the piercing.
- Clean the piercing on both sides of your earlobe.
How do you fix an infected piercing?
How do you get rid of earring infection?
How do you clean earring holes?
How to Clean Your Piercing
- Wash your hands with soap and warm water.
- Use a Q-tip, gauze pad, or cotton swab to apply saline solution to the piercing.
- Gently clean the area, removing any crust or dried blood.
- Dry the area by gently dabbing with a clean towel or tissue.
Why does white stuff come out of my earring hole?
You might even see some white or clear fluid from the piercing — this is lymph fluid, not pus. Dr. Wexler adds that this is normal and may be noticeable for several days after your piercing. If it persists past a few days it’s good to rule out an allergy to the jewelry.
Should I squeeze pus out of ear piercing?
It’s best to leave it in unless a doctor says otherwise because the hole can close up and trap bacteria or pus inside. Don’t try to squeeze the pus out either because you may introduce more bacteria into the piercing site.
How do you fix an infected ear piercing?
Management and Treatment
- Applying a warm compress to the infected earlobe or cartilage.
- Rinsing the infected earlobe with sterile saline.
- Using antibiotic ointment on the affected area.
- Taking oral antibiotics for more severe infections.