Piercing

What to do if the piercing is festering?

From this material you will learn about, what to do if the piercing is festering, get recommendations on procedures and understand what needs to be done to prevent this from happening. Naturally, it is better not to do without a qualified healthcare professional or piercing specialist..

All about what to do if the piercing is festering

When purchasing jewelry in the form of a piercing on your body, you must remember the responsibility of constantly treating the wound until it heals completely. This process can last from one to six months. It mainly depends on the body’s immunity, skin sensitivity and the quality of the service provided. According to observations, only about 15% of all punctures heal painlessly and quickly.

Photo festering piercing - what to do

Photo festering piercing – what to do

Reasons for piercing suppuration:

 

1.The procedure was carried out not by a master or at home.

2.Insufficiently disinfected tools, puncture site or jewelry.

3.The piercing technology has not been followed.

4. Contact with a damp, contaminated or cold environment in the early days.

5.Allergic reaction to the metal that makes up the jewelry.

6.Insufficient size of the earring, causing constant squeezing of the skin.

7.Failure to follow the rules of puncture care.

If the piercing has festered and the situation has become an irreversible process, it is necessary to take the situation seriously. Medicines are indispensable.

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Actions

Preparations and use

Hand washing Before each handling, wash your hands with antibacterial soap without dyes, fragrances or any additives..
Washing With suppuration, blood or ichor is released, which dry up and require dissolution within 5 to 10 minutes with the help of a compress. You can’t rip them off – it will lead to more inflammation and pain. Use soft cotton pads as a wiping material.

It is necessary to rinse with chlorhexidine or miramistin, which retain an antibacterial effect on the wound for a long time.

Do not use hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, cologne, saline solution, iodine, brilliant green – they are irritating.

Twisting decoration The action is carried out only after rinsing for better penetration of the antibacterial liquid. Rotates 1 – 2 times. It is not necessary to take off the jewelry even for a while; this can lead to sticking of the puncture and painful re-dressing. The jewelry is removed if it is replaced with another one, if an allergic reaction is detected on the initial one.
Applying the ointment Apply levomycetin or tetracycline ointment. They are applied directly to the wound, but not until the healing itself, but until the suppuration passes. They have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.
Bandage application When treating a puncture at night, you must apply a bandage of sterile materials purchased from a pharmacy. She takes off in the morning and does not dress during the day..
Taking vitamins It is recommended to take vitamins to help the body. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and zinc are required (found in foods such as poultry, cheese, onions, garlic, buckwheat, lentils, citrus fruits, nuts, apples).

When observed for two to three days, the piercing wearer does not see any improvement, which means it is necessary to seek medical help from a surgeon. He will select a set of suitable drugs and procedures that accelerate healing.     

Prepared by: mama1965vlad (Voilenko Olga Alexandrovna)