What do you do if your new piercing is dry?

Simply apply a sea salt solution-saturated cotton ball to each of your piercings to soften the crusties, and then gently wipe them away with a clean tissue.

Why is there dry skin around my ear piercing?

Infection or allergy? An infected ear piercing will be sore, red and swollen, with a pus discharge around it, while an allergic reaction to the metal earring will cause dry, cracked, peeling, itchy, red skin. Playing with new piercings can increase the risk of infection.

How do you treat a dry ear piercing?

You can make this solution by mixing 1 teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water. Use this around the pierced area a few times a day to remove any bacteria. Dab (don’t wipe) the piercing. Dry with a clean towel or tissue so you don’t damage the tissue while it’s healing.

Is it normal to have crust around cartilage piercing?

During the healing period, you can expect a bit of a white/yellow crust to form around/behind your jewelry. This crust is really just skin cells that have helped in healing your piercing and have now formed a bit of a scab around it. This doesn’t mean it’s infected, it’s just in the process of healing!

Can I put coconut oil on my new piercing?

Coconut oil or almond oil are highly recommended during the first two months of your piercing healing. Both oils contain natural antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Apply with your clean finger, no q-tips, place a small amount near your piercing, and avoid moving the jewelry.

How can I make my cartilage piercing heal faster?

‌Use a saline soak: Dissolving 1 teaspoon of table salt into a cup of comfortably hot water produces a saline soak. You can soak your cartilage piercing in saline several times a day. This will soften any crusted material and clean the area. Don’t touch your jewelry.

Can I put Vaseline on my cartilage piercing?

Yes, vaseline and petroleum jelly products are meant to protect the skin. No, you should not use it on your piercing. Second, the barrier may actually trap harmful bacteria inside of the piercing, which could cause an infection or worse.

Why is the skin around my piercing hard?

A hypertrophic scar on piercings can happen for two reasons: Physical trauma. Inflammation, infections, and tension can make your skin overproduce collagen. This may happen if you keep touching the piercing while it’s healing.

How long will my cartilage piercing be crusty?

After cleaning the site for a few weeks, you will see less and less crusting until, eventually, it all disappears. This is not a process of one-size-fits-all. For some people the crusting goes away in two or three weeks–for others, it can take four or five weeks.

Is coconut oil bad for piercings?

Can I put Vaseline on my piercing?