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Cleaning ear cartilage piercing?
I got my left cartilage ear pierced on Dec 29 and shortly after it got infected. On Feb 21 I was cleaning my ear which has become painful from time to time. and I was loosening the back when the stud came out. I noticed it had hard green stuff on it. when I tried to put it back it my ear started bleeding. I was wondering since its been about 2 1/2 months if I could remove the stud for leaning or if I set back the healing process. I also notice a red looking bump on my ear near the piercing. Will it go away when my ear heals?
I have been cleaning it with Isopropyl Alcohol 91% I was told to use this instead of the ear cleaner that came with it.
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- BJKLv 51 decade agoFavorite Answer
Never clean a piercing with alcohol or peroxide. Both are inappropriate for this type of wound. Both can also set back the healing process. Make sure that your stud is surgical stainless steel or gold if you are not allergic to these metals. If you are unsure of what type of metal you are using, it would be best to go to a tattoo shop where piercing is offered and ask them for assistance in buying a new stud. When cleaning your piercing, leave in the stud. Taking the stud out every day will cause irritation. Irritation plus trapped bacteria will lead to infection. Clean your piercing twice a day with a sea salt soak OR diluted Dial soap. Do not use both. After cleaning, spray your piercing with Bactine. Bactine is an antiseptic and a pain reliever. Also, the red bump you have described may be scar tissue. Typically this will go away with time. It is very important for you to remember to leave your stud IN your ear. Do not take it out unless you are changing studs. You want to cause as little irritation as possible. Also, no more alcohol!
Good luck!
Source(s): Nursing student/experience/5 piercings. - peanutLv 61 decade ago
First the earring must be Sterling Silver( Gold on Sterling is ok).
I know it hurts. Use a Q-Tip to gently clean the area. I suggest Hydrogen Peroxide. I works great on any kind of small wound. Kills germs instantly. It took a 6 weeks for mine to stop hurting and a longer healing process than the ear lobe. Clean your ear once daily. You shouldn't have to do it more than three times in a row. Good luck.
