Does it? Mine doesn't hurt and people say it doesnt look infected at all. but im scared help

nauticalstar420

If it was infected you would have symptoms such as severe redness, severe swelling and/or a greenish or yellowish discharge that smells bad. If you get any of these symptoms, see your doctor for some antibiotics.

brookeleigh

Well I dont understand why you are scared if it doesnt look like it's infected? I've always had belly piercings for years and have it repeirced several times because of infection. But I would think that to have the infection you would need to see signs...or else I wouldnt worry.

shannenkatherine

what if whiteishh-yellowish discharge appear but doesnt smell bad and doesnt hurt?is it still infected?

charlotte234s

what if whiteishh-yellowish discharge appear but doesnt smell bad and doesnt hurt?is it still infected


It depends how long you've had it. If it's been a while and it's doing this now, or if it's been doing this for a long time, it probably is infected.

charlotte234s

But, if it's not painful, red, itchy, or has any kind of really nasty discharge or blood, I would clean it really well, perhaps change the jewelry if you've been pierced long enough to do so.

nauticalstar420

If the discharge is clear, and is yellow after it is dry, it sounds to me like it is probably just the normal "crusties" that come along with having a piercing. If it appears normal all except for this, then you are more than likely fine. If you experience any of the symptoms of infection that I listed in my previous post, see a doctor.