Infected piercing help?

Question

well my eyebrow piercing is infected, it has like a little bubble next to it and whatever. well it will go away & come back. i really dont want to take it out..so is there anyway to get it un-infected? so it stops? or do i have to take it out? and i have pictures in 4 days and if i take it out will the bubble go away? or no?

and will it scar really bad?

thanks so much!

Answer 1

the bubble isn't an infection, I forgot what it's called but my friend got it and it's VERY common with eyebrow piercings (they're the 2nd most infected piercing). It begins with an 'h,' I think, but she just cleaned it with dial soap but eventually had to take it out and get her other eyebrow pierced for it to go away and now doesn't have a single scar from it.

Answer 2

the bubble is probably a trapped infection. id would squeeze it until it pops and all the goo comes out, then clean the piercing with antibacterial soap.  

Answer 3

DO NOT take the jewellery out until all infection has cleared!!

you will just trap it under the skin.

Firstly be really careful of what you put on your face around that area (so things like soaps, facewashes etc) Try and switch to a mildly antibacterial soap if at all possible - you can buy these quite cheaply from supermarkets.

Secondly try and use a saltwater compress as often as possible. Mix 1/4 tsp sea salt with 1/2 cup warm boiled water - but not too hot so it burns!! - and hold the cup (with the water inside) over your piercing

[Because your eyebrows are at a weird angle to your face and so you will get some leaks as the saltwater escapes, I have found that using a contact lens pot is easier as it stays on the skin better cos of the size so you may want to try that.]

Hold in place for 5-10 mins then wash the area with fresh water then dry with a tissue/paper towel afterwards. Try and do this as often as you can because it really helps with cleaning out piercings so the infection should go really quite quickly.

Try and avoid touching the piercing at all, especially when you have dirty hands.

This should all clear up the infection swiftly. Your 'bubble' is most likely a keloid which will reduce in size with time and will eventually disappear but it will not go away overnight. Be patient.

Any more questions, dont be afraid to message. Otherwise, good luck =]

Answer 4

my mum is a piercer/tattoo artist so i can tell u some things to do..

you have a keloid scar, they can form from piercings if they get infected, are not taken care of or pierced badly.

they can go away, but may take some time..

you need to use a salt water solution to clean it with, dont use the sprays/creams that they give you, as you may be allergic, hence the keloid. soak your piercing in the solution twice a day for a week..

you should notice the difference by then, if not, i suggest you take it out and continue the soaking process..

if it dosnt improve go back to your piercer or a doctor..

you can get antibiotics for them.. :)

xo