I think my nose ring might be infected!!!!!?

Question

well see i'm not sure if it infected it red swollen . IT looked like a bump so i busted it and clean it . IT looks alot better but how can i clean it to make the bump go down and look new again? I heard to use sea salt water but i dont have that is there a substitute for it? if so please help me i'm going out of my mind

Answer 1

Just be careful not to sneeze then or you might make it worse ;p

Answer 2

you'll grow up one day

Answer 3

If is that bad, remove ring. If you really don't want to do that, get a mild antiseptic from pharmacy, savlon or similar, dilute to very weak solution in warm water and bath 3 times day. Try to resist temptation to put fingers near sore at other times. Fingers have the most incredible range of germs!!!! Hope this helps!! If no better, see practice nurse!

Answer 4

Peroxide or even alcohol can help with that.

Answer 5

Why not consult a local farmer? Ask him what he does to avoid this problem in his cattle.

Answer 6

hi

- normal salt can be substituted for sea salt - dissolve some in lukewarm water and use this to clean the area (do NOT use peroxide or alcohol - these are not designed for piercings!)

- make sure you don't play with the piercing, as this introduces dirt & germs

- the bump may be hypertrophic scarring - this can be caused by bad jewellery (so make sure you've got good-quality bars and you're not allergic to it), or bad placement - is the piercing too short or rubbing?

if it's infected it'll be hot to touch and may be pussing. if it's just healing, you'll get lymph (white-ish discharge, healthy sign!)

hope that helps :D