Can I put toe fungus medication that has tea tree oil and aloe on my navel piercing?

Question

Can I put toe fungus medication that has tea tree oil and aloe on my navel piercing?

Answer 1

Yes just get a bowl that isn't for eating and mix with olive oil to dilute it.

Remember Tea tree oil is never for internal use don't use for deep cuts that would put Tea tree oil into the blood stream. Minor to moderate cuts are fine and mix with extra virginolive oil.

Hey Dee M: Antibacterial ointment DOES NOT KILL FUNGUS!

Answer 2

You need to provide more information. Is it infected?  I don't think you're supposed to use tea tree oil on open wounds.    

Answer 3

Patricia, I wouldn't use fungus meds for your naval.  The tea tree and aloe are fine, but I believe in the right tool for the right job.  An antibacterial ointment would be most effective.  Tea tree can be used once the skin has formed a scab, but not on open wounds.  Aloe won't hurt anything but basically it is a skin soother.  I'd recommend cleaning the piercing with witch hazel, (shouldn't burn) and then an antibacterial ointment.  Besides the medical properties of an antibacterial, the ointment provides a physical barrier against infection.

Best of luck to you!

Answer 4

First of all, navel piercing are very delicate when they are healing.  And because of the location, the body goes through a very lengthy healing process.  I cannot fathom why you are wanting to put fungus meds on your piercing.  DO NOT do it.  Creams and such can irritate it.

Okay, the best thing ever for a new piercing is a sea salt solution.  It is natural and gentle.  The salt helps heal the wound.  Use about 1/2 a teaspoon sea salt for 1 cup of water.  Soak the piercing for at least 10 minutes a day.

If you want to use soap to clean it, use mild, fragrance free soap.  Or, I suggest Dr. Bronners soap, but you must dilute it.

Bottom line- using tea tree oil hinders healing. (read the article)