NOSE PIERCING swelling, help wanted?!?
Its been nearly a month since i got my nose pierced(on the right side only). and now my nose has started to swell very badly, ON BOTH SIDES. Its n't very painful but, the left side of my nose is swelling directly opposite of my piercing. When i take my piercing out there's white goo coming out of. I'm really freaked out and worried, cuz it might be normal for the nose piercing to swell, but i pierce on one side and selling on both sides thats freaking weird. I thought it would go away in a while but it only seems to get bigger and worse, should i let go of my piercing, cause thats what many pple are telling me to do. But i don't want.... pls help ASAP?!!
How do you speed the healing of a nose piercing?
Have a healthy body, try to not drink too much alcohol or smoke too much and if you do just ensure your diet is healthy and with enough protein. Keep your immune system strong and always clean your piercing at least one time a day with the right solution.If you are having slow heal rates then check:You must wear good quality jewelleryClean your piercing daily- use mild saline not harsh sprays or antisepticsDon't touch or play with your piercing -knocking it or touching it cause slow heal ratesKeep healthy- if you are sick than expect slower healingEat well- your body needs sustenance to supply your blood and immune system with the tools to repair your piercingCheck with a local professional piercer if you are still not getting results or you are unsure
Why is my nose piercing bleeding?
The infection of the nose while it has been pierced can be caused by a number of reasons such as the entry of pathogens, namely, bacteria and fungi into the freshly pierced part of the nose. It can also be triggered in case of one wearing very tight jewelry or having been undergone nose piercing with the help of a nose piercing gun. It may lead to nose piercing staph infection. The improper and unhygienic ways of using the nose piercing gun with non-sterilized nose piercing needles may lead to the transmission of even deadly diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis C. Besides, unhygienic ways of living may also be the reason behind nose piercing infections. Nose Piercing Healing The time taken for nose piercing healing may extend from 15 days to over a month depending on the care and the aftercare measures that needs to be followed after getting your nose pierced. The nose piercing healing time is actually extended in case of the occurrence of nose piercing infections or other complications associated with it. However, if one sincerely abides by the nose piercing care instructions that have been given above, it would ensure the fast healing of the pierced area without causing much pain and agony.Nose Piercing Aftercare and Care The pierced area must be thoroughly but lightly cleaned everyday for at least twice a day with sterile cotton swabs dipped in lukewarm water. But infected nose piercings can be treated only with the help of antiseptic soaps or lotions. One must also remove any crusty formation on the nose piercing ring with the help of cotton swabs. When sleeping, make sure you do not sleep on the side of nose piercing. Ensure you only use clean nose jewelry. One needs to be careful while taking a bath as any kind of ignorance may hurt the infected wound and cause the pierced area to bleed and pain. Strong substances such as tea tree oil, alcohol, betadine, hydrogen peroxide and methylated spirits must not be used on the pierced or infected area as it may promote the development of nose piercing scars or lumps. It may lead to a burning sensation and cause great irritation on the affected area.
Can i put aloe on a nose piercing?
the man told me to put Dial antibacterial soap on a q-tip and rub it around the stud... for some reason i never thought to wash it of. now there is a circle of extremely dry skin around the piercing and since i cannot use lotions or any kind of creams on it, the dry spot continues to get worse. today i tried aloe vera gel and it seemed to be much better, however i'm not sure if there is any harm in using it..
What is the best way to heal an infected nose piercing?
You can use natural aloe vera gel after you do your daily clean of the piercing.Or (I swear by this solution)… an ibuprofen and some sea salt, and make it into some powder, then add a little bit of water to make into a paste. Wash your ear as you would do normally, clean it as best as you can with a cotton bud, then put enough paste to cover the area infected. Leave this for a few hours, or all night whilst sleeping. Do this for a few days and hopefully it should start to heal.You can also use preparation H ( it is an anal cream but really does help piercings). Clean your piercing as normal then dry it. Then put some on your piercing using a cotton bud.If these things don't work, go back to your piercer, they may advise you to go to your doctors. But always see your piercer FIRST as they can try and save the piercing, if not they'll say to take it out. If you go to your doctor before the piercer, 9 times out of 10 they will tell you to take it out.
How do you cure a infected nose piercing?
Neosporin BAD, it doesnt allow for the wound to breathe and so the infection is just being held close to your piercing. Neosporin is meant for surface scrapes and cuts, not deep puncture wounds, which is what a piercing essentially is. The bandaid is another no no, you need to let it breathe. Try soaking your nose in a warm/mildly hot sea salt solution 2-3 times a day to draw out the impurities. The proper ratio of sea salt to distilled (not tap) water is 1/4 tsp (NOT TABLESPOON) to 8oz of water. Try to soak for 10-15 min at a time. You may also wish to invest in some emu oil to put on the piercing after you clean it. My nipple piercings get the dreaded bump every now and again, but since i have been using the emu oil, it is going down and the other one went away and hasnt been back. The best kind is Desert Palm. I will list the link below. Be sure to keep the piercing clean and dry. Dry it off only with a dry, clean papertowel and pat it, dont rub it. In the future, if it comes back, dont pop it, start with the sea salt soaks IMMEDIATELY.
Can I use Neosporin on a nose piercing?
@ I Live Under a Bridge - You're an idiot, and just mad because I posted that all people have the right to get/have tats and piercings on your question. Get a life!! Other details: My piercing looks MUCH better today after doing two more soaks after I woke up and taking another shower to break up infection. Thanks for the advice all :-)
Why do some people get a bump after a nose piercing? How can it be treated?
The bump is known in the industry as a hypotrophic scar or granulation. Sometimes it is called a keloid or piercing pimple/blood blister. (It seems it has a lot of names)It is due mostly to 4 main factors:Jewellery material or shape. If the jewellery you are wearing is cheap or isn't good for your skin then a bump will happen. Usually this can happen if your stud is too short or long as well. And it is BOUND to happen if you are wearing rings during the healing time of the piercing (when it's still new, first 6 months)Aftercare. If you aren't using just warm salty water according to Association of Professional Piercers then you will likely see this bump. Yes this means you mister/miss alcohol spray over there! I see you don't try and hide!Contact. If you are touching or knocking your piercing a lot then this bump will appear. Hands off please. And if you knock it. CLEAN IT!Health. If you are ill, recovering from illness or just have a poor immune system then this can be a result. Improvements to your fitness or health will also improve your piercing quality. So smokers and drinkers will see more of this bump than fit people, generally speaking.Check out that link under number 2 if you wish to see some methods of helping your piercing heal on top of the ones I've mentioned