After all, you don't want the excitement of your new earring to be overshadowed by said earring contracting an infection. In order to avoid such a scenario, Lewis recommends, "cleaning your piercing twice a day with a sterile saline solution for the first two to three months. Avoid touching or moving the piercing—any excessive trauma or pressure will prolong the healing process. Howard Sobel, founder of Sobel Skin and attending dermatologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, says to avoid "soap, shampoo or any disinfectants for the first day.
We would recommend not sleeping on it for the first couple of months. Travel pillows can come in handy to prevent pressure. Since the tragus piercing might swell more than other ear piercings, a ring would be much more challenging to heal, as it may not accommodate room for swelling. Instead, opt for a bar as your initial ear jewelry.
Avoid removing the piercing until it's completely healed. Before changing your tragus piercing or any piercing, for that matter be sure to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, and to clean the area regularly to disinfect and "avoid getting any bacteria in the area," says Sobel.
The individual steps will depend on whether your earring is a stud, hoop, barbell, etc. When in doubt, most piercing salons will change out an earring for free. Association of Professional Piercers. Contact allergy: a review of current problems from a clinical perspective. What Is an Ashley Piercing? Thank you [email] for signing up. Please enter a valid email address. Your Privacy Rights. To change or withdraw your consent choices for Byrdie.
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Read this next. Medically reviewed by Alana Biggers, M. What Is Piercing Rejection? Medically reviewed by Elaine K. Luo, M. Thinking About a Tongue Tattoo? Medically reviewed by Debra Sullivan, Ph. Read This First. Share on Pinterest A tragus piercing is particularly to infection while healing.
What are the symptoms? Share on Pinterest Pain or discomfort, as well as redness, may indicate an infection.
What are the treatment options? How to avoid an infected tragus. Share on Pinterest Avoiding irritating products and chemicals, such as rubbing alcohol, may help to prevent infection.
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