Earring infection help!!

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Jul 22, 2014

Abbey B.

Hey guys! So my 2nd piercing is always getting infected and gross! I've gotten it re-pierced like twice too. Today it has been bleeding a lot and has this gross pus all over! (Sorry if tmi) I took the back off and cleaned my ear off but it still really hurts! Does anyone know what I can do to soothe it or get rid of this infection?! I clean them regularly and don't change then often. Here's a pic.

Jul 22, 2014

Abbey B.

Sorry it's so blurry.

Jul 22, 2014

Emily O.

I'm sorry I for have any help to get rid of infection but I do have problems with my ears (which have been peirced for 12years) when I wear cheap or fake earrings... It might hurt your wallet a bit but it's worth it

Jul 22, 2014

Kelsey F.

Just take it out and don't put it back in for a while. Also be gentle with it and clean it again. Trust me, I've had a lot of infected ear piercings before.

Jul 22, 2014

Abbey B.

Okay thanks! I usually just get them at Claire's... Lol

Jul 22, 2014

Abbey B.

Okay will they close up do you think? Cause I have had that happen before so I'm kinda nervous :/

Jul 22, 2014

Suzy M.

I would go back and complain, maybe their equipment wasn't properly sterilized.. However use alcohol to disinfect it, a few times a day, put in real jewellery because fake things tend to irritate your skin

Jul 22, 2014

Abbey B.

Oh my gosh thank you guysss! I will be sure to do that when I get home Jacqlyn and Suzy :)

Jul 22, 2014

Shaye M.

Clean it with a salt saline solution twice a day for a week and it should clear up, don't take it out while it's infected, it could actually trap the infection in.

Jul 22, 2014

Rissa G.

Do NOT take any piercing out when there's an infection

Jul 22, 2014

Kendra H.

I'm with Renay! Never take the piercing out! Instead clean around it using whatever solution you use. If it gets worse or doesn't get better in like a week, I'd go see a doc or a derm or someone who could give you more expert advice on what to do!

Jul 22, 2014

Suzy M.

I always just used alcohol and I never had any problems or infection but you can also try saline solution it sounds like it's a better choice! :)

Jul 22, 2014

Aeries B.

I had the same problem...I cleaned them real good then took them out for the night..I actually found out I can only wear real gold or my ear gets like yours :( I suggest trying a different kind if you can afford it...but some jewelry is so expensive.

Jul 22, 2014

Abbey B.

Okay thank you guys SO much!!