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Need help with my tragus piercing!
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I got my tragus pierced 4 days ago and I've cleaned it 3 times a day with salt water. I was told I can use table salt but I don't know if that is correct? When I clean it I can feel it stinging a little and I don't know if that is normal? I don't think I've slept on it as I hardly move in my sleep and there is no sign of an obvious infection or tearing. It's my first tragus piercing and I love it so I really want to look after it. Any help or advice would be great! Thanks :')
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Hope this helps
Just for reference this is what I've been told to do:
Navel, genitals, nipples, and surface piercings - for first 2 weeks bathe with salt water 2 times a day (using a clean egg cup), then use med grade anti-bacterial soap once a day and 1 salt bathe for the next 6 weeks. it may need a further 2 weeks, but use your disgression.
Oral piercings - mouth wash twice a day (with warm salt water) and bathe exterior part twice a day for at least 6 weeks.
Ear piercings - salt bathe twice a day for at least 6 weeks, do not turn for the first 2 weeks, and then very gentlely
Benzalkonium Chloride - do not use
Anything with alcohol - do not use
bathe - means for at least 5 mins, if you can't bathe it use gauze and keep it on there for 5 mins
do not pick, touch or do anything to it uneedingly.
With stretchings - remember to use an oil on them after cleaning. Almond oil is a good place to start.
Wish someone had given me this advice when having my tongue pierced instead of telling me to use Listerine multiple times a day...