I justgot my cartilage peirced a 1 1/2 days ago. And it is hurting. But even though it hurts to touch I still clean it and twist them. When will the pain stop?

You shouldn't twist your earring, it opens the wound a little more and creates more scar tissue. It will throb and be uncomfortable for around a week or two. Just make sure you try to keep your hair away from the new piercing, only touch it when cleaning (but keep touching with fingers to a minimum due to bacteria under the nails) and try your best not to sleep on it.

Ramona.

Thank you amd it is swollen a bit not much what shoukld I do?

I found advil helped. I took one just before I got mine pierced and then had to take one before bed (I fell asleep on the other side but would always manage to end up on the pierced side) for a couple nights. An ice pack might help too.

Ok I will have to try it! Thanks

For the swelling just take some over the counter ibuprofen. It will go down eventually.

I have to ask. Did you get the piercing with a gun or a needle?

With what is said about the twisting issue is twisting is needed for some people. I had my ear bond to my earring an it had to be removed I was told to twist it once in a great while. An I do agree with minimal touching of the ear with your hands. And do not use rubbing alcohol I did that an found out its not a good idea. Rubbing alcohol eats away at the jewelry an dries out your skin. Try cleanign it with a cotton balls they are cheap just about anywhere.