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    JenWhisper Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 2, 2009, 08:28 PM
    Infected belly button piercings
    So I got my belly button pierced about a week ago and I think itīs possible that it might be infected because its all red between the two ends and it hurts mildly mostl when I aplly pressure to it. Also there's some dry-ish kind of scabby stuff around the wholes that looks a little greenish yellow but I donīt think itīs puss because itīs not runny but I donīt know? If it is inffected what can I do? And how should I clean it and how often whether it is infected or not
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    Jan 2, 2009, 09:25 PM

    Your piercer more than likely advised to clean your piercing a few times a day using some kind of anti-bacterial soap, have you been doing this? I personally have used Dial in the past for many of my piercings. Puss does not have to be runny and can become crusty, so your piercing could be infected.

    I would advise cleaning it with Dial/anti-bacterial hand soap thoroughly 2-3 times a day. If the skin starts appearing dry do it a little less, listen to your body. If your infection does not start to clear in a few days you should go see a doctor.
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    Jan 2, 2009, 09:47 PM

    In addition to what synthcrx said, I hope you're washing your hands before you touch it. Maybe clean it with bactine and see if it clears up
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    Jan 2, 2009, 09:54 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ZoeMarie View Post
    in addition to what synthcrx said, I hope you're washing your hands before you touch it. maybe clean it with bactine and see if it clears up
    Oh gosh, my bad. I thought this would be common sense, I'll remember to be more thorough.
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    Jan 2, 2009, 10:03 PM

    It is common sense, you're good. Sometimes people just don't think and I wanted to make sure we covered everything.

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