Got my tragus pierced 5 days ago, it doesn't hurt just a little sore but, today I noticed a scab...?

Question

Is there anything to worry about?

Answer 1

Its normal, you just pierced a muscle and its very normal that it hurts just clean it with rubbing alcool everyday (even 2 times a day) and try to sleep on the other ear..it should be fine if you notice that its still irratated in 2 weeks make an appoinment with your physician

Answer 2

totally normal but dont keep moving it as someone suggested...your skin will not heal over it just like that. Scabbing is the first process it goes through when its healing....so if you keep moving it you'll just keep breaking the scab and will just prolong the healing process. So....clean it gently, then don't touch it, honestly...your body will flush out the wound any any impurities in it, and it will heal very quickly!

Also, try not to sleep on it at first as this will only inflame it, and you can take ibuprofen if it swells or throbs, or is even just a little sensitive...this will make sure it doesnt swell too much which can lead to further problems.

Answer 3

What the world is a tragus?!?! Well, anyway - scabbing is normal. It is your body's way of healing itself.

Answer 4

scabbin is normal bt dont pick it. if u notice a lump soon its called a keloid. its normal and u can get rid of it by puttin on pure lavender oil

Answer 5

no, it's ok.  Just keep moving the ring around so that your skin doesn't heal over it.  I still have to move mine around every few days, and it's been 7 years since I had mine done.

Answer 6

tragus?

Answer 7

I would warn against rubbing alcohol, as an above poster suggested--it dries the piercing out too much and can cause further irritation.  Your piercing parlour should have a special cleaning solution for sale that is a MUCH safer alternative.  As well, a little dab of green tea oil, or soaking the area in water with epson salts (both the oil and salts are available at most drugstores) can work well.

Good luck!