How do you treat infected gauged ears?

How do you treat infected gauged ears?

Treating the infection at home

1. Wash your hands before touching or cleaning your piercing.
2. Clean around the piercing with a saltwater rinse three times a day.
3. Don’t use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or antibiotic ointments.
4. Don’t remove the piercing.
5. Clean the piercing on both sides of your earlobe.

What to do if you rip your ear while stretching?

Treating wounded ears If you stretch too fast and experience a rip or tear, it is advisable to clean your lobe area with hot sea salt soaks. To prepare your sea salt soak, simply mix of ⅛ – ¼ teaspoons of sea salt into a cup of warm water.

What to do if your ear is swollen after piercing?

How are infected ear piercings treated?

1. Applying a warm compress to the infected earlobe or cartilage.
2. Rinsing the infected earlobe with sterile saline.
3. Using antibiotic ointment on the affected area.
4. Taking oral antibiotics for more severe infections.

Is it normal for ears to swell after stretching?

You shouldn’t see too much redness or swelling during the ear stretching process. If you do, you may have torn or damaged your ear skin. Make sure to follow your piercer’s aftercare directions. If you think you’re developing an infection, see your doctor.

How do I reduce swelling in my ear?

Apply a warm cloth to the affected ear. Take over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol). Find ibuprofen or acetaminophen online. Use OTC or prescription ear drops to relieve pain.

Should I take my earring out if its swelling?

When to remove a piercing If a new piercing is infected, it is best not to remove the earring. Removing the piercing can allow the wound to close, trapping the infection within the skin. For this reason, it is advisable not to remove an earring from an infected ear unless advised by a doctor or professional piercer.

Can I use Vaseline to stretch my ears?

Stretching Process (taper method) Lubricant will make the taper super slick, so it will slide through easy. Lubricants make a stretch easier. While you’re out getting a new taper, get some Jojoba oil, Vitamin E oil or GaugeGear Stretching Balm (Neosporin and Vaseline are not good lubes for ear stretching).

What are the symptoms of a stretched ear?

Here are a few symptoms to look out for: Redness and swelling. In new or freshly-stretched piercings, redness and swelling can be normal. But if it persists, or is combined with other symptoms, it may indicate an infection.

Why does the inside of my ear swell up?

Ear swelling can be caused by an infection of the outer or inner ear, or a skin infection like cellulitis. Other causes of a swollen earlobe can arise from irritation from allergies or trauma from an injury or piercing. Read below for more information on causes and how to reduce ear swelling.

Why do I get an infection every time I stretch my ear?

Unlike reactions, infections are caused by bacteria, and they can occur any time there is a break in the skin. Since stretching often results in minor tears and fissures, this means that every time you stretch you are at risk of an infection, even though the risk is usually minimal.

What should I do if I have swelling in my ear?

Try placing an ice pack on the ear, alternating 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off to reduce swelling. You can also alternate with a warm compress. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen can help with the pain.