Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    hannahbradley75's Avatar
    hannahbradley75 Posts: 2, Reputation: 0
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Nov 29, 2011, 01:03 PM
    What do I do if my belly button piercing is infected?
    My belly button is just red, and very very sore. Will the sea salt and water work to clean it?
    tickle's Avatar
    tickle Posts: 23,796, Reputation: 2674
    Expert
    		  
    #2

    Nov 29, 2011, 01:14 PM
    How long ago was it done ? You know you just can't have skin pierced and forget about it, hannah. Yes, it will work but you have to be diligent and keep at it. Shower often, and clean that area with a clean washcloth and soap

    If you reads to the right of your post, you will probably pick up some more good tips,
    Cheeze_Babe56's Avatar
    Cheeze_Babe56 Posts: 19, Reputation: 2
    New Member
    		  
    #3

    Nov 29, 2011, 03:42 PM
    Clean the piercing with hot water and regular soap. I have had my belly button, nose and ear get infected and I was told to do so. It helped a lot.
    Desireex's Avatar
    Desireex Posts: 5, Reputation: 2
    New Member
    		  
    #4

    Dec 2, 2011, 10:16 PM
    Sea salt and warm water should soothe the piercing and help it to try and heal as it should. Make sure to not over clean it as it would start to aggravate it. Do NOT add too much salt. If you don't see any progress, you should contact your piercing or doctor and get professional help from there.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Belly button piercing, infected or not? [ 23 Answers ]

I got my belly button pierced about 3 weeks ago now and in the last few days it's developed a red rash ring right round my belly button just underneath my top bar. Does this mean it's infected? Any tips on clearing it up because it kind of burns lol.

Possible infected belly button piercing [ 5 Answers ]

Hi! I had my belly button pierced Feb. 17 and have been cleaning like I'm supposed to. Some days are sorer than others when it gets bumped or when I bend over. I noticed today that it is a little red around the area but no puss or fluids. Does this mean it is getting infected or is it just a...

What to do if your belly button piercing is infected? [ 0 Answers ]

HELP! I have had my belly button pierced for a bit over a month, I cleaned it using H2o ocean spray because they told me to. Maybe I did overuse it.. I used it 2 times a day but I sprayed too much always. It is still not healed and seems to be starting to get a little bit infected, so I started...

Belly button piercing, infected or not? [ 1 Answers ]

I got my belly button pierced a week ago and a rash started spreading all around the area. I cleaned it with alcohol and water all day but the itchiness won't go away. I really hope it isn't infected, but what do I do?

Infected Belly Button Piercing? [ 2 Answers ]

I've had my belly button pierced for a month already and its still red around the top, and it oozes out a white creamy substance. Is it infected? If so what do I do?

View more questions Search