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Is swelling and redness around the piercing site in the cartilage after 6 days normal?
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∙ 15y ago
It's not too abnormal... But watch it, it shouldn't last for too much longer. Definitely not more than a week more.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoNo! Swelling in cartilage piercings is an indication that the dermal layer has been torn free from the cartilage layer and is building up a layer of scar tissue between the three layers.
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What is the first sign of a infected ear piercing?
The first signs would be a combination of swelling, redness and possible smelly discharge around the piercing as well as pain or a throbbing sensation in the ear lobe.
How to get rid of redness around my lips piercing?
The best answer I have for you is to spray it frequently with antiseptic spray or cover it in antiseptic cream once or twice daily. It should go away withing 1-2 days. If the redness and swelling is excessive, go and check up with the piercing professionals in the shop that you initially got your piercing.
How you know your lip piercing infected?
Signs of an infection:Sore to the touch.Excessive redness around the jewellery.Distention or swelling around the piercing.Painful when moving the jewellery.Discharge of green bloody puss during movement of jewellery.If these symptoms are there then the answer could be," Yes, you have an infected piercing".
How can you tell if you have pinkeye?
swelling around the eyelid, redness in the eye and around, itchiness in eye area
Just got a lip piericng how you know is not infected?
Signs of an infection:Sore to the touch.Excessive redness around the jewellery.Distention or swelling around the piercing.Painful when moving the jewellery.Discharge of green bloody puss during movement of jewellery.If these symptoms are there then the answer could be," Yes, you have an infected piercing".
Is it normal for your bellybuton periceing 2 turn and have a scab around each end of th hole a week or so after you hand perice it?
Yes. This is the normal healing of the skin around the piercing points. Signs of worrisome infection would include worsening redness, swelling, warmth, pain, or increasing pus-like discharge from the piercing site.
How to determine if your belly button piercing is infected?
So you think your piercing is infected, well here are some of the signs of and infection. Signs of an infection: * Sore to the touch. * Excessive redness around the jewellery. * Distention or swelling around the piercing. * Painful when moving the jewellery. * Discharge of green bloody puss during movement of jewellery. http://www.pacificbodyjewellery.com/aftercare/infected_piercing.htm Hit the above link for detailed information
What is the cause of redness swelling and blistering around a surgical incision?
Likely an infection. Call your doc for an antibiotic
How can you tell if your ear piercing is infected?
It'll usually be red and puffy, it will hurt, there might be a small bump next to or near the ear piercing, and/or a bunch of white stuff comes out of the ear piercing.excessive redness / pain / swelling - the first signs.It will be like a huge very hard zit around the holeand it will be pussy and red.
What if there is redness around the piercing site?
When you first get a piercing, redness aroud it is perfectly normal. Depending on where it's pierced will determine how long it's going to stay irritated. Most of the time a piercing will be red for the first 2-4 days and be swollen. If it persists then I'd go back to the piercer.
How involved are the steps for doing a cartilage piercing?
The process of piercing cartilage is generally quick and uncomplicated, unlike the healing process of this type of piercing. First, the instruments and area around where the piercing will be need to be cleaned thoroughly. Next, a trained professional will pierce your ear with a hollow needle, using marks to ensure the piercing isn't crooked. Once the needle is through both layers of skin and the cartilage, the jewelry should be inserted into the hollow needle and pulled through the fresh piercing with the needle.
Ive had my caritage pierced and its gone all swallon and im not sure if its infected how do i know if its infected and how do i treat it?
Swelling, redness, whitish/yellow discharge and itchiness is normal. If there is greenish/yellow disharge around the piercing it may be infected. Don't take out the jewelry because then then piercing will close and trap the infection. Go to your doctor and he may prescribe medications or ointments.
