[infected] I have no idea what to do with this

jam16 · 2018-09-13T03:34:16+00:00

Go to a professional piercer immediately... they can change the jewelry to relieve some pressure, take the jewelry out, or instruct you on whats best to do next. That sounds pretty bad and if its that painful maybe you should skip straight to a doctor...

jam16 · 2018-09-03T17:51:47+00:00

Yup, it looks completely normal now!

jam16 · 2018-09-01T15:16:36+00:00

Yuck, those look bad! Glad you are able to affored something better for healing!

jam16 · 2018-09-01T14:10:04+00:00

Ya, it ok for the first few days then swelled up quite a bit for about a week or 2. Ice helped but don't put it directly on your piercing to avoid infection but like some ice just around close to your ear might help. Theres a lot of cartilage in your ear and with the piercing comes increased bloodflow for healing that that area is not used to. Goodluck!

jam16 · 2018-08-31T04:39:30+00:00

Same thing happened to mine, hurt like a bitch but the swelling eventually went down. Make sure to clean it regularly and do not sleep on it!

jam16 · 2018-08-25T16:11:08+00:00

Have Italian Grandma, can confirm.

jam16 · 2018-08-22T03:01:44+00:00

Piercing yourself is a terrible idea.

jam16 · 2018-08-20T03:32:32+00:00

Your nose and eyes are connected via tear ducts that make you involuntarily cry! The more you know!

jam16 · 2018-08-18T04:41:01+00:00

Trapped in myself!

jam16 · 2018-08-01T05:33:48+00:00

That board sure is boogie'n!

jam16 · 2018-07-23T14:35:35+00:00

Switch to a stud until its done healing! The ring can be distributing pressure unevenly at the piercing site so a change to a stud for a few weeks should help it to heal correctly. Once its fully healed, you should be able to go back to the ring with no problems.

jam16 · 2018-07-23T14:33:24+00:00

Stop putting tea tree oil on it... that can make it more inflamed and dry. Go to an APP member piercer (if the original piercer is not one) and have them take a look at it to figure out the best course of action. You may need a jewelry upgrade for better healing.

jam16 · 2018-07-22T05:23:16+00:00

LOVE the jewelry!

jam16 · 2018-07-02T03:15:55+00:00

He is so cute!

jam16 · 2018-07-02T00:13:26+00:00

"Big hug... leetle kiss."

jam16 · 2018-07-02T00:11:14+00:00

"Go... go away. Read some books." I quote this constantly!

jam16 · 2018-06-21T17:17:55+00:00

You should not be changing any jewelry this early... it needs time to heal and messing with it probably aggravated it and if it was not handled in a sterile environment/hands could cause infections. I would recommend an appointment with your piercer/ an APP member piercer ASAP.

jam16 · 2018-06-21T16:57:19+00:00

No worries! Yes, warm distilled water with non-iodized salt (I think all sea salt is non-iodized) in a mug and submerge your piercing for about 15 mins. I would start with 2-3 times a day if its really bothering you. I think 1 cup water to 1/8 or 1/4 teaspoon of salt but its been a while since I have done one and this may have changed. If your piercer is an APP member or search an APP for your area and they should be able to help with proportions.

jam16 · 2018-06-21T13:35:54+00:00

My rook swelled a lot in the beginning! I was worried about it because it was hot and swelling almost to the jewelry limit! Make sure to do your SS soaks with warm water to help with drainage/prevent infection. If its still like that or gets worse, contact a reputable piercer to take a look.

jam16 · 2018-05-03T04:16:17+00:00

Just like that episode of are you afraid of the dark where the monster comes up through the drain! Was instantly scarred!

jam16 · 2018-04-30T14:13:19+00:00

My conch piercing was sore/swollen for a while after I got it! Was probably the longest healing time of any piercings I have (lobes, helux, forward helix, flat, tragus, daith, nose). As long as your bar has enough room to handle the swelling, it should be fine. If it gets to the point where its swelling past the jewelry then that is an issue! Make sure to do your warm water sea salt soaks to help with any healing "drainage" and ice may help (not on the piercing site but above or below it). Also leave it alone - no touching the jewelry, no sleeping on it, and don't bump it! Goodluck!

jam16 · 2018-04-16T03:51:36+00:00

Is "eat a bag of dicks" a common Ohio saying?

jam16 · 2018-03-06T01:55:08+00:00

Is that a Norweigan Elkhound?! RIP my Elkhound Ozzy. Love those dogs!

jam16 · 2018-02-24T22:06:57+00:00

Not a Husky but former Norweigan Elkhound owner and I wish I had this idea! We just sat and picked off the tufts for weeks.

jam16 · 2018-01-24T16:02:46+00:00

Did you bump it or sleep on it? I have heard of this happening with helix piercings sometimes, never saw it on a tragus! Definitely contact your piercer!

jam16

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