How to Care for an Infected Piercing

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Tip 1 - How to Treat Infected Piercings

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Bert Kessels | permalink

If any of your piercings look red or swollen, it may be infected. Infection is common after home piercings, but any piercing can lead to a nasty infection within several days if treated improperly. If you keep your new piercing clean and...
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Tip 2 - How to Treat an Infected Ear Piercing

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Greg Amrofell | permalink

While piercings look great, sometimes problems arise—including skin infections. They are easy to treat by simply following your doctor's advice, as long as you know the signs and don't hesitate to treat an infected piercing as soon as you r...
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Tip 3 - Body Piercing Problems-Home Treatment

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Carlos de Lamadrid | permalink

Most body piercing wounds can be cared for at home. If you received written instructions from the person who did the body piercing, follow those instructions carefully.
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Tip 4 - Infected Ear Piercing Symptoms, how to Treat, Clean, Heal Old, Baby Pictures, Bump on Earlobe & New Ear Piercing Infection

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by James Dutton | permalink

If you are intending to have piercings on your ears, you need to ensure it is done carefully to avoid instances of infected ear piercing. Pierced ear infection is a common problem that affects mostly children and teenagers although it can also affect older people. In summaryContentsIn summaryEar Piercing Infection Symptoms and signsInfected ear piercings pictures,

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Tip 5 - How to Clear Up Infected Pierced Ears | LIVESTRONG.COM

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Brigitte Lloyd | permalink

The most common cause of infection in body piercings is the transfer of microorganisms from dirty hands to the piercing site, according to the Association of Professional Piercers. Other contaminants that may cause infection come from contact with bodily fluids or unsanitary water, such as when swimming in a lake or river. You'll know your ear...

For further reading: http://www.livestrong.com/article/181526-how-to-clear-up-infected-pierced-ears/ ^[5]