I just pierced my cartilage about a week ago and it's a little itchy, but not re!

I just pierced my cartilage about a week ago and it's a little itchy, but not red or swollen. is it infected?

Itching may be a symptom of healing. Do not use antibiotic ointment on your piercing. Do not use rubbing alcohol on your percing. I use Provon antimicrobial soap on my piercings, cartilage and otherwise, even piercings which are several years old; you may also purchase antimicrobial soap at any reputable piercing shop. Be aware that cartilage piercings may take months to heal and may hurt for years. I am assuming, of course, you used a reputable piercing establishment and didn't do this yourself!