Is it okay to use alcohol to clean a new cartilage piercing?!
Question: Is it okay to use alcohol to clean a new cartilage piercing!?
I just pierced my cartilage last week!. I heard somewhere that you should use diluted alcohol to clean it, but somewhere else said that you shouldn't use alcohol!. For the past week I have been using alcohol to clean my ear and all seems well, but should I still use it!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
no don't haha lol
Did you know that!.!.!.
You CAN get and/or spread a serious infection including HIV, if the piercing equipment hasn't been sterilized properly!.
Infections caused by bacteria getting into the puncture of the piercing may also happen later, even after the piercing has healed!.
If the studio uses a piercing "gun" to do body piercings, LEAVE!! Piercing guns cannot be sterilized and should NOT be used for body piercing!.
Healing time!.
Ear lobe 6 to 8 weeks
Ear cartilage 4 months to 1 year
Eyebrow 6 to 8 weeks
Nostril 2 to 4 months
Nasal septum 6 to 8 months
Nasal bridge 8 to 10 weeks
Tongue 4 weeks
Lip 2 to 3 months
Nipple 3 to 6 months
Navel 4 months to 1 year
Female genitalia 4 to 10 weeks
Male genitalia 4 weeks to 6 months
Cleaning It!.
Wash your hands first with soap and water before touching or cleaning the pierced area!. (Don't let anyone else touch the pierced area until it is healed!.)
Remove any crusty material from the site and from the jewelry with warm water!.
Gently wash the area around the piercing with antibacterial soap (liquid soap works the best)!.
Gently rinse off all of the soap and crusty discharge!.
Gently dry the area with a paper towel or plain white napkin!. (Bacteria can stay in cloth towels!.)
Do steps 1-5 twice a day until the skin heals!. (Over-washing or over-scrubbing can irritate the area!.)
Do NOT use antibacterial ointments because they don't allow air to get to the area and they trap bacteria!.
<b>Do's and Don'ts!.</b>
Do NOT use alcohol or Peroxide to clean the area!. (Both products will dry out your skin!.) Other strong solutions such as Betadine will discolor gold jewelry!.
Rinse the pierced skin after exercising since sweat may irritate the piercing!.
Keep the pierced area from coming in contact with other people's body fluids, such as saliva and sweat!. (Do not have oral sexual contact for 4-6 weeks if you have a tongue, lip, or genital piercing)!.
Keep things clean that come in contact with the body part that has been pierced!. For example, keep your phone clean if you have an ear piercing, keep your glasses clean for ear and eyebrow piercings, cover your ear lobe with a tissue if you use hair spray, and try not to apply makeup close to piercing sites!.
Wear clean clothing with soft fabric for navel piercings!. Avoid wearing jeans because the material can be irritating!.
Don't wear pantyhose, leotards, belts, or tight clothing while a navel piercing is healing!.
Wear loose fitting clothing with a navel piercing, to let the air help with healing!.
Check your jewelry many times during the day to see if any parts have become loose, especially if you have a tongue piercing!. If a bar becomes loose, you can accidentally swallow it or damage a permanent tooth!.
Do NOT use a hot tub or swim in public pools until your piercing has healed!.
Rinse tongue or lip piercings after every meal or snack!. Rinse for 30 to 60 seconds after eating with an antibacterial, alcohol-free mouthwash, or a warm salt water rinse!. Or, alternately, make a mix with one part water, and one part hydrogen-peroxide, and apply it directly to the piercing site with a cotton swab!. The bubbling peroxide can help remove food stuck in the site!.
Throw out your old toothbrush and get a new, soft-bristled toothbrush if you have a tongue or lip piercing!. This is to avoid exposure to bacteria from your old toothbrush!.
See your dentist for regular checkups and if you think you have a problem!. Studies have shown that people who have piercings in their mouth are much more likely to have injuries to their teeth and gums!.
Eat healthy foods!. Foods rich in vitamins and minerals help your body heal!.
What are the health risks of body piercing!?
Infection!. Without proper care, infection can lead to scarring and even blood poisoning!. Infections of piercings are unattractive and can be very dangerous!.
Allergic Reaction!. Some people are sensitive to certain metals and only discover this when they are pierced and have a severe reaction to the jewelry!. The rash, swelling, and difficulty breathing can lead to shock and hospitalization!.
Nerve Damage!. If a piercing isn
Did you know that!.!.!.
You CAN get and/or spread a serious infection including HIV, if the piercing equipment hasn't been sterilized properly!.
Infections caused by bacteria getting into the puncture of the piercing may also happen later, even after the piercing has healed!.
If the studio uses a piercing "gun" to do body piercings, LEAVE!! Piercing guns cannot be sterilized and should NOT be used for body piercing!.
Healing time!.
Ear lobe 6 to 8 weeks
Ear cartilage 4 months to 1 year
Eyebrow 6 to 8 weeks
Nostril 2 to 4 months
Nasal septum 6 to 8 months
Nasal bridge 8 to 10 weeks
Tongue 4 weeks
Lip 2 to 3 months
Nipple 3 to 6 months
Navel 4 months to 1 year
Female genitalia 4 to 10 weeks
Male genitalia 4 weeks to 6 months
Cleaning It!.
Wash your hands first with soap and water before touching or cleaning the pierced area!. (Don't let anyone else touch the pierced area until it is healed!.)
Remove any crusty material from the site and from the jewelry with warm water!.
Gently wash the area around the piercing with antibacterial soap (liquid soap works the best)!.
Gently rinse off all of the soap and crusty discharge!.
Gently dry the area with a paper towel or plain white napkin!. (Bacteria can stay in cloth towels!.)
Do steps 1-5 twice a day until the skin heals!. (Over-washing or over-scrubbing can irritate the area!.)
Do NOT use antibacterial ointments because they don't allow air to get to the area and they trap bacteria!.
<b>Do's and Don'ts!.</b>
Do NOT use alcohol or Peroxide to clean the area!. (Both products will dry out your skin!.) Other strong solutions such as Betadine will discolor gold jewelry!.
Rinse the pierced skin after exercising since sweat may irritate the piercing!.
Keep the pierced area from coming in contact with other people's body fluids, such as saliva and sweat!. (Do not have oral sexual contact for 4-6 weeks if you have a tongue, lip, or genital piercing)!.
Keep things clean that come in contact with the body part that has been pierced!. For example, keep your phone clean if you have an ear piercing, keep your glasses clean for ear and eyebrow piercings, cover your ear lobe with a tissue if you use hair spray, and try not to apply makeup close to piercing sites!.
Wear clean clothing with soft fabric for navel piercings!. Avoid wearing jeans because the material can be irritating!.
Don't wear pantyhose, leotards, belts, or tight clothing while a navel piercing is healing!.
Wear loose fitting clothing with a navel piercing, to let the air help with healing!.
Check your jewelry many times during the day to see if any parts have become loose, especially if you have a tongue piercing!. If a bar becomes loose, you can accidentally swallow it or damage a permanent tooth!.
Do NOT use a hot tub or swim in public pools until your piercing has healed!.
Rinse tongue or lip piercings after every meal or snack!. Rinse for 30 to 60 seconds after eating with an antibacterial, alcohol-free mouthwash, or a warm salt water rinse!. Or, alternately, make a mix with one part water, and one part hydrogen-peroxide, and apply it directly to the piercing site with a cotton swab!. The bubbling peroxide can help remove food stuck in the site!.
Throw out your old toothbrush and get a new, soft-bristled toothbrush if you have a tongue or lip piercing!. This is to avoid exposure to bacteria from your old toothbrush!.
See your dentist for regular checkups and if you think you have a problem!. Studies have shown that people who have piercings in their mouth are much more likely to have injuries to their teeth and gums!.
Eat healthy foods!. Foods rich in vitamins and minerals help your body heal!.
What are the health risks of body piercing!?
Infection!. Without proper care, infection can lead to scarring and even blood poisoning!. Infections of piercings are unattractive and can be very dangerous!.
Allergic Reaction!. Some people are sensitive to certain metals and only discover this when they are pierced and have a severe reaction to the jewelry!. The rash, swelling, and difficulty breathing can lead to shock and hospitalization!.
Nerve Damage!. If a piercing isn
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