My helix piercing hurt a bit and its also red and a bit swollen.

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Aug 16, 2013

Jackie L.

Is it infected.. Or is that normal.. I got it a week and 4 days ago.

Aug 16, 2013

Ursula-simone W.

Are you wearing a stud or bar through it? I had the same problem with the stud so I switched to a bar, I clean it every day with anitbacterial / salt water with a cotton bud it's still tender but its a lot better the swelling went down quickly I've had mine a month... The best thing to do is ask a piercer their opinion x

Aug 16, 2013

Jackie L.

This is what I have

Aug 16, 2013

Jackie L.

What does the bar look like.?

Aug 16, 2013

Axita S.

Salt water rinse! if infection doesn't go away... visit a doc!

Aug 16, 2013

Honor K.

I used to have 16 ear piercings in total and redness and soreness are all completely normal. Make sure you clean it morning and night but otherwise try not to touch it.

Aug 16, 2013

Jackie L.

Thank you very much to everyone! Very much appreciated??

Aug 16, 2013

Jackie L.

!!* lol

Aug 16, 2013

Jackie L.

thanks :)

Aug 17, 2013

Emma T.

I have my helix pierced too(right on the tip of my ear, kinda weird but) and I couldn't lay on that side for 6 months because it was really sensative. I alternated between salt water and rubbing alcohol( which some people say you shouldn't use but I've never had a problem) and now I don't even feel it after a year and a half.

Aug 17, 2013

Emma T.

Also you could be allergic to the metal if its not silver or gold.

Aug 17, 2013

Jackie L.

So I been doing the sea salt bath on my ear and moving it. That made my ear feel way better! :) hopefully I can change it soon..

Aug 17, 2013

Jackie L.

Thank you Emma :)

Aug 17, 2013

Jackie L.

Oh and I noticed that the rubbing alcohol is bad for me.. it irritates my skin, I feel like its to strong.