How to CURE an infected PIERCING HÉLIX

Putting a piercing involves making a small piercing in the ear or wherever, so like any other wound, this one will take a while to heal, and this is where doubts may arise: is the helix piercing healing properly or is it getting infected? Is pain normal days after ear piercing?

The first thing to keep in mind is that this type of piercing takes between 2-3 months to fully healHowever, there are people who may feel discomfort and discomfort in the pierced area even 6 months later to do it.

The first few days after getting your helix piercing it is normal to have a slight swelling and some redness in the affected area, but these symptoms should always be less, never more. It is also part of the natural healing process that there is some clear fluid draining from the wound. Especially during the first weeks you will have to observe the evolution of your helix piercing very carefully, since in addition to the symptoms described, others may appear that indicate that something is not going well. These possible symptoms of an infected helix piercing are:

• Increasing pain in the area and especially intense with minimal friction.
• Swelling that does not go away.
• Progressive redness with a tendency to darken the area where the piercing is located (it goes from red to purple).
• Presence of yellow or greenish pus. It should not be confused with clear fluid or with a minimal amount of white pus, which would be normal in the healing process, since white blood cells come to the rescue in this wound.
• Presence of blood
• Tenths of fever, unequivocal symptom of any type of viral or bacterial infection.
• There may be a ball in an infected ear piercingHowever, this lump called keloid can appear for other causes, so we recommend that you identify this ball well in the ear. If it is accompanied by pus, pain, redness, or inflammation, it is most likely an infection. We recommend you take a look at this other article on How to cure a keloid in the piercing.

Taking the proper precautions and putting yourself in the hands of professionals who have all the guarantees When it comes to putting on the earring, it is unlikely that you will have the dinfected piercing. However, if it does occur, you must pay due attention to avoid complications.

First of all, you should know that when faced with any of the symptoms mentioned in the previous section, it is best to call the center where the piercing was performed so that they can observe the healing process. Another recommendation is that you go to a pharmacy so they can give you a good antibiotic ointment and explain how to use it step by step. Please note the following:

• Keep an eye on the piercing material: the most likely thing is that the professionals who have done the piercing have already told you, however, it is worth insisting on the importance of using surgical steel earrings, a hypoallergenic material that will prevent the infection from worsening.
• Avoid perfume and makeup: If you begin to observe or feel symptoms that your piercing is infected, it is essential that you avoid using perfume or makeup, as they could worsen the infection. From UNCOMO we also recommend wearing your hair up while you are healing, as this will prevent your hair from getting tangled in the piercing.
• Maintain good hygiene: try to keep your wound as clean as possible, wash it carefully with mild soap and dry it well with gauze and with extreme care so as not to hurt yourself.
• Use physiological saline: to have the wound even cleaner and prevent the infection from getting worse, you can also wash it with physiological luck. Remember to dry your ear well with gauze, but always do it very carefully so as not to hurt yourself.

If it is a mild infection, these tips plus the application of a specialized antibiotic cream will be enough to relieve pain and heal your helix piercing. However, in more severe cases where there is pain, pus, or fever, it is it is essential that you go to the doctor, as this will have to recommend antibiotics or a more specific treatment.

Another of the most famous ear piercing is the tragus one, so if you are wondering how to cure an infected tragus piercing, this other article will be of great help.

The first measure so that you can show off your helix piercing while avoiding complications is that you put it on a specialized center with all the guarantees. Also, other important tips are:

• Daily and specific hygiene: daily and specific hygiene is essential as a precautionary measure. Wash your piercing at least twice daily with mild soap and warm water and always pat it dry so as not to hurt yourself.
• Clean handsBefore handling your piercing, make sure your hands are absolutely clean. Many times we take for granted that our hands will not have microbes, however, touching the newly made piercing with dirty hands is one of the main reasons why it can become infected.
• Be careful when sleeping: During the first nights, try not to sleep leaning on the side where you have the piercing, since you could hurt yourself and wake up with intense discomfort in the ear.
• Avoid daily creams: Prevent the makeup or daily creams that you normally apply to your face from accidentally reaching the piercing area, as they could infect the newly made piercing.
• Watch with headphonesYou have to watch not only with the headphones, but also with the same mobile phone. In the first weeks, dispense with these as much as possible and try to speak on the mobile using the loudspeaker and microphone, not leaning it against your ear.
• Pick up your hair: having your hair tied up, without it falling into your ears, will prevent the piercing from rubbing against your hair and you can touch the piercing more than necessary without realizing it.

From UNCOMO we encourage you to also visit this article on How to heal an ear piercing well.

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