piercing






 

Question by  basil (311)

What is the proper care for new piercings?

I just got 2 new piercings.

 
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Answer by  taricha (84)

New piercings should be cleaned 2-3 times a day and no more. Do not play with the metal while the piercing is healing. To clean your piercing, use contact solution and a cotton swab to rub around the openings of your piercing. Do not use topical ointments, as these will heal the outside of the piercing but not the inside.

 
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Answer by  sundaynightkid (30)

Most piercers will suggest soaking your piercings 2-5 times a day with a solution of sea salt and water. If the piercing is in or near your mouth, it may help to rinse with alcohol-free mouth wash. Make sure you touch or play with your piercing as little as possible until healed, which could take 6 weeks to 2 months.

 
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Answer by  tessamalk (466)

Be sure to clean the piercings often--even if you think they get clean in the shower, be sure to use a saline solution at least once a day. Rub it around the piercing and move the jewelry to ensure that everything is healing properly.

 
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Answer by  Abit (22)

Seas salt soaks twice a day. A pinch of salt, just a tiny bit, dissolved into warm water. Soak your new piercing in this cup of water. This should be done morning and evening and after showers. Do not use anti-biotic creams or gels nor hydrogen peroxide. Do not turn the jewelry as this may hamper the scar formation.

 
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