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my belly button became red and inflamed when i didnt soak it everyday in salt water..so just increase the amount of soakings..also when i changed my piercing to a dangling one it got swollen.. so i changed it to a smaller belly ring and it healed fine so either clean it more or get a smaller jewelry so i can heal all the way then switch back to a larger jewelry
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoAll professional body piercing studios provide clients with written aftercare instructions, some provide detailed instructions for specific piercings. If you are looking for a studio this should be on your list of questions before you decide to get the piercing done. If they don't provide instructions inwriting you are in the wrong place.
Also don't get talked into buying all sort of aftercare products, piercing studios can only recommend an aftercare product, you are not forced to purchase it, if you are that is illegal under consumer protection laws. Besides that it would also be illegal under medical regulations it's call "prescribing" and that can only be done by a licensed medical doctor.
Ultimately cleaning a piercing is like taking care of a cut except for the fact this is a puncture wound. Using diluted liquid antibacterial soap and washing the piercing when in the shower, then flushing the piercing with plenty of running water while moving the jewellery should be plenty. Doing this daily will help the piercing heal and keep it healthy, you don't need lotions. potion, slaves, balms, sprays or soaks of any kind just good old antibacterial soap diluted and water...that's it.
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∙ 14y agoIt it really infected or are you misreading what your piercing is telling you? Check the Related Link below for more information on aftercare.
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Can your belly button get a infection from the inside without a piercing?
well when your belly button is very deep and you dont clean it often things can build up and get infected, what would help is fingering your belly button with a q-tip or your finger and cleaning it, if there is an infection you should see your doctor.
Does the belly button piercing infection pus smell strong?
YES
Can you get a hernia from a belly button ring?
No. I've had my belly button pierced for eight years and never had a hernia. So I have a hard time believing that a belly button ring could cause a hernia. It can cause an infection but it can't cause a hernia.
What are risks of piercing your belly button?
infection and scarring and it could hurt very badly
Does your belly button stay swollen for a month after getting it pierced?
Swelling might be a sign of infection
What is the cause of white pus and foul odor coming out of the belly button?
If you have pus in your belly button then you may have a bacterial infection. Other signs include clear discharge, bleeding, redness, and swelling.
Can a belly button get infected?
Belly button rings can cause infection very easily if not cleaned at least once a day. The best way to prevent an infection is to clean it with antibacterial soap, such as Dial, once or twice a day. Applying alcohol or peroxide can dry the skin out and help with infection, so do not use those. Do not use lotions around the belly button as this can cause a moist environment for bacteria to set in and cause infection. The last thing able to prevent an infection is to not touch the piercing until the belly button is healed. Bothering it before then can easily move germs back and forth between the ring and wound, so leave it to set before taking it out.
Can a belly button ring get infected?
Belly button rings can cause infection very easily if not cleaned at least once a day. The best way to prevent an infection is to clean it with antibacterial soap, such as Dial, once or twice a day. Applying alcohol or peroxide can dry the skin out and help with infection, so do not use those. Do not use lotions around the belly button as this can cause a moist environment for bacteria to set in and cause infection. The last thing able to prevent an infection is to not touch the piercing until the belly button is healed. Bothering it before then can easily move germs back and forth between the ring and wound, so leave it to set before taking it out.
Are there any health hazards associated with belly button piercings?
If not done properly, an infection may result.
Why is your belly button called a belly button?
Because it somewhat resembles a button and it is on your belly.
What causes Bruising and swelling and blood coming out of your belly button?
Those are signs of infection. If it's a thick, white, cheesy discharge or thin goo that smells like cheese, he may have a fungal infection. You might want to check out the answer to the question about someone's smelly belly button on this site.
What did body part did Alfred Hitchcock not have?
He was rumored to not have a belly button.
