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Should I twist my conch piercing?
Give your piercing a fighting chance and let it heal without disruption. Keep pressure off the jewelry. Moving the jewelry can cause trauma to the skin around the piercing site, leading to complications like scarring and piercing bumps. Don’t twist or move the jewelry during healing.
Is my piercing infected or bruised?
According to Thompson, the telltale signs of an infection are simple: “The area around the piercing is warm to the touch, you notice extreme redness or red streaks protruding from it, and it has discolored pus, normally with a green or brown tint,” Thompson says.
How do you treat a swollen conch piercing?
But if your symptoms are severe — or if this is your first time dealing with infection — you should see your piercer right away.
- Don’t play with or remove the jewelry.
- Clean the area two to three times per day.
- Apply a warm compress.
- Apply diluted tea tree oil.
- Avoid OTC antibiotics or creams.
Are conch piercings hard to heal?
Cartilage is thick avascular tissue that doesn’t take kindly to puncture wounds. Because the cartilage does not have a good blood supply, it can take longer to heal. Conch piercings done by needle typically heal in 6 to 9 months, while those done by dermal punch can take a year or more to fully heal.
What does a conch piercing say about you?
Conch Piercing A bit of a hidden piercing, it’s clear you’re a mysterious individual. You tend to live your life in seclusion, never being surrounded by too many people at once. While some prefer to spend their weekends living it up, you choose to stay inside watching Netflix or curled up with a good book.
Why is my conch piercing swollen?
Swelling, or inflammation, is the body’s natural response to trauma. Your ear may look puffy and red. Swelling should go down within a few days.
How do you heal a conch piercing bump?
If you aren’t experiencing severe symptoms, you may be able to use the following methods to treat your cartilage bump at home.
- You may need to change your jewelry.
- Make sure you clean your piercing.
- Cleanse with a saline or sea salt soak.
- Use a chamomile compress.
- Apply diluted tea tree oil.
How long is a conch piercing sore?
It is normal for the skin around the piercing to swell, turn red, and painful to touch for a few days. You may also notice a little bleeding. If the swelling, redness, and bleeding last longer than 2-3 days, contact your doctor.