Swollen ear lobe piercing?

Question

i had this new piercing TODAY, and i accidentally knocked till my pillow and it swell. Now it is kinda red, i don't think its an infection, its not warm.

What do i do with it? Will it cool down on its own? Can i put ice on it.

Answer 1

I would put ice on the area that is red and swollen. Continue cleaning it the way the piercer directed you to. If the swelling gets to be too bad where the earring is deep into the skin, you should go ahead and remove the earring to avoid damage to your skin. Hope you feel better!

Answer 2

its a new pircing so this is normal. make sure to keep it clean,expecially if you think its infected! clean it often, and you can ice it if it hurts, or try taking some asprin...and just give it a little time.  

Answer 3

clean it out with rubbing alcohol. it might sting, but after the initial stinging, your ear will feel better. and just keep doping that until your ear is better. it will probably be hot for a while because you just got it pierced.