Infected ear piercing

Getting your ears pierced can be exciting, but it's important to learn how to properly take care of them so your piercing continues to look good. Learning how to treat your piercing, when to clean it, and how to avoid infection are all...

My oldest daughter Brittni was such an amazing toddler! She obeyed and hardly ever got in trouble. If I told her not to touch something she didn't touch it... That is why I chose to get her ears pierced at 1 year old.. And she did fantastic and didn't bother her ears. My other daughter, London however is just plain insane! She loves to be silly, doesn't listen well and should pursue a career in being a persuader. I knew she would not be getting her ears pierced based off her personality. She…

Unfortunate infection... Needed antibiotics and painkillers.

Infection is a minor risk with virtually every ear piercing, but one that can increase with unsanitary piercing practices and/or improper care following the piercing. Luckily, most infections caused by an ear piercing can be treated with...

The good news on the other hand is that preventing piercing infection is very easy with the right ear or nose piercing care. Similar care tips along with others can be employed for piercings that are located on other areas of the body.

Any break in your skin is prone to infection, which is why keeping your piercing clean should be a top priority, especially during the healing period.

So, you got a piercing and now you have a pesky piercing bump. Feat not! Here, Even if you're meticulous about your aftercare, a piercing bump can rear its head. Dermatologists and piercers told us how you can get rid of them.

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Piercings need to be cleaned regularly in order to avoid infection and other complications. Learn how to clean your earring hole and other piercings.

Nobody wants a piercing to close due to infection. Treating infections efficiently will spare you further complications. Click the pin to learn how to save your piercing.