August 26th, 2008 by Russ Basel

What is going on with my pierced ear? You have been waiting for awhile or just decided that a nice earring would enhance your looks. Now you talked to your friends and decided to get your piercing done. What they have said is do some checking around or find someone in the area that does a good job. Maybe you should have waited? Or possibly you are looking for more about getting your ear pierced safely?

Your earlobe is sore. Do not use hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol these hinder healing and stop new skin cell growth. Stay away from ointments. Not only are these messy they tend to slow oxygen from getting to the sore area thus hindering the healing process. Do use salt soaks. This provides the best cleaning for a ring or stud in the ear. It will loosen dry material on the area. This is a mix of a teaspoon of sea or table salt. Dissolved in eight onces of warm water. A good way to bathe the sore spot.

Remember keep your piercings clean. This is a well known way to avoid soreness and infections with any piercing. Do use a mild antiseptic like bactine. Or a good liquid antibacterial soap can work as well. If it is to harsh dilute the soap and water mixture to about a 50, 50 mix. This will go a long way in easing the soreness in your new ear piercing.

About every two or three times a day saturate a cotton swab or q tip with the cleaning solution. Apply this to the pierced area. Let it soak for three to five minutes. It will loosen the dried matter around the piercing. Rotate your jewelry while the area is wet. If soreness persists get help from a physician. Visit bodypiercingsafe.com for more great advice.