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11 Effective Home Remedies To Treat Infected Piercing
Piercing, especially the ears and nose, is a relatively common practice. But with the new trends coming in, people have started piercing various other parts such as upper lip, eyebrow, navel etc., to name a few.
A newly done piercing always need some care as there are chances of it getting infected. However, it is also true that an old piercing can also get infected. Constant tugging, changing the piercing frequently and not taking proper care of it can be a few reasons why your piercing might have got infected.
Although most of the people experience the usual discomfort and pain during the healing process, there are a few who have quite a different experience. And as they say, you can't be too careful. There is a certain after-care to be done after getting a piercing.
So whether it is a newly-done piercing or an old piercing that has become infected, here are some remedies that can help you treat the infection and alleviate the pain.
Home Remedies To Treat Infected Piercing
1. Soap water
It is very important to clean your piercing every day so that the area is sterilised and the chances of infection are minimum. But do remember to keep the area dry as moisture can lead to infection and accumulation of pus in the area.
What you need to do
•
Take
an
antibacterial
soap
and
mix
it
with
some
water
to
make
a
solution.
•
Soak
a
cotton
ball
in
this
solution.
•
Gently
cleanse
the
area
using
this
cotton
ball.
•
Use
this
to
clean
the
area
twice
a
day.
2. Tea tree oil
Tea tree oil has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that prevent and treat the infection. The anti-inflammatory properties of tea tree oil soothe the inflamed and irritated skin.[1] If your pierced area has already been infected, use tea tree oil on the area. But tea tree oil can't be used directly on the skin. So make sure to always dilute the oil before using.
What you need to do
•
Take
1
tbsp
of
distilled
water
in
a
bowl.
•
Add
3-5
drops
of
tea
tree
oil
in
the
bowl
and
mix
well.
•
Dip
a
cotton
ball
in
the
solution.
•
Gently
apply
it
on
the
affected
area.
•
Leave
it
on
for
30
minutes.
•
Rinse
the
area
using
lukewarm
water.
•
Pat
the
area
dry.
3. Turmeric
Turmeric has been long used for its healing properties. The golden spice turmeric has a compound known as curcumin that has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties, thus it helps to treat the infection.[2] The antiseptic properties of turmeric heal the skin and keep it clean.
What you need to do
•
Take
1
tsp
turmeric
powder
in
a
bowl.
•
Add
enough
water
in
it
so
as
to
make
a
paste.
•
Apply
this
paste
on
the
infected
area.
Use
only
clean
hands
while
touching
the
area.
•
Leave
it
on
until
it
dries.
It
may
take
a
tad
bit
longer.
•
Rinse
it
off
using
water
and
pat
the
area
dry.
•
Use
this
remedy
2-3
times
a
day.
4. Aloe vera gel
Aloe vera is well-known for its medicinal properties. It soothes the inflamed and irritated skin. It has antibacterial properties that inhibit the growth of bacteria and thus prevent infection. Moreover, it possesses antiseptic and analgesic properties that prevent the growth of bacteria and provide relief from pain.[3]
Aloe vera is an effective remedy to heal your wounds[4] and it can help with the healing your piercing. The best part is that aloe vera can even be used for sensitive skin without any harmful effects.
What you need to do
•
In
a
bowl
of
cold
water,
soak
the
aloe
vera
leaf
for
15
minutes.
•
After
15
minutes,
take
out
the
leaf
and
extract
the
gel
from
the
leaf.
•
Apply
the
gel
on
the
affected
area.
This
is
especially
useful
for
pierced
ears.
•
Leave
it
on
for
30
minutes.
•
Rinse
it
off
using
lukewarm
water.
•
Don't
forget
to
pat
the
area
dry.
•
You
can
use
this
remedy
2-3
times
in
a
day.
5. Saltwater
Salt has antimicrobial properties that inhibit the growth of harmful microbes.[5] It not only prevents infection, but also facilitates the healing process.
Besides, salt has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties to soothe the inflamed and irritated skin and keep the area clean.
What you need to do
•
Take
a
glass
of
water
in
a
pan
and
bring
it
to
a
boil.
•
Add
¼
tbsp
of
sea
salt
into
the
water
and
stir
well.
•
Let
the
solution
cool
down
a
bit
so
that
it
doesn't
burn
your
skin.
•
Soak
a
cotton
ball
in
the
solution.
•
Gently
wipe
your
piercing
with
this
salt
solution.
6. Ice
Cold
compress
using
ice
is
also
an
effective
way
to
deal
with
your
piercing.
Ice
will
not
only
provide
a
cooling
effect
but
is
also
helpful
to
numb
the
pain
of
the
piercing.
What you need to do
•
Wrap
a
few
ice
cubes
in
a
cloth.
•
Use
this
on
the
infected
area.
•
Do
this
at
a
regular
interval
of
a
few
hours.
•
Make
sure
not
to
put
the
ice
directly
on
the
affected
area
as
it
may
worsen
the
situation.
7. Emu oil
Another effective alternative for treating your piercing is emu oil. This oil possesses anti-inflammatory properties that soothe the inflamed skin. Besides, it also helps to heal the wounds.[6]
What you need to do
•
Take
some
emu
oil
in
a
bowl.
•
Warm
up
the
oil
a
little.
•
Soak
a
cotton
ball
in
the
warm
oil.
•
Gently
apply
it
on
the
affected
area.
•
You
can
use
this
remedy
for
about
a
month
to
treat
your
piercing.
8. Neem
Most of us are aware of the benefits that neem plant offers. You can either use neem leaves paste or the neem stick for the infected piercing. Neem has antibacterial properties that eliminate harmful bacteria. The anti-inflammatory properties of neem help soothe the infected area.[7] Moreover, neem drains out the pus from the infected piercing.
What you need to do
•
Add
a
handful
of
leaves
in
a
cup
of
water
and
bring
it
to
a
boil.
•
Let
it
stew
for
about
5
minutes
before
turning
off
the
heat.
•
Strain
the
solution.
•
Use
the
neem
leaves
to
make
a
paste.
•
Use
the
neem
water
to
give
a
rinse
to
the
infected
area.
•
Now
apply
the
neem
leaves
paste
on
the
affected
area.
•
Leave
it
on
for
30
minutes.
•
Rinse
it
off
using
lukewarm
water
and
pat
dry.
•
Additionally,
you
can
pick
out
a
thin
stick
from
the
neem
tree
and
put
it
in
your
piercing.
•
Keep
this
stick
in
your
piercing
until
it
is
healed
and
then
you
can
swap
it
with
the
jewellery
of
your
choice.
9. Basil
Basil, or tulsi as we commonly know it as, can also help in treating the infected piercing. Basil has antimicrobial properties that eliminate the infection-causing bacteria. Besides, it possesses anti-inflammatory properties that soothe the infected skin.[8]
What you need to do
•
Blend
a
handful
of
basil
leaves
to
make
a
paste.
•
Gently
apply
the
paste
on
the
affected
area.
•
Leave
it
on
for
30
minutes.
•
Rinse
it
off
using
lukewarm
water.
•
Pat
the
area
dry.
10. Clove essential oil
Clove essential oil is another effective remedy for an infected piercing. Clove oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties that keep the pathogens at bay.
The anti-inflammatory properties of this essential oil soothe the skin and provide relief to the inflamed skin. Additionally, the antiseptic properties of clove oil treat and heal the infected area.[9]
What you need to do
•
Add
10
drops
of
clove
oil
to
1
tbsp
of
coconut
oil
and
mix
well.
•
Dip
a
cotton
ball
in
the
mixture.
•
Apply
it
on
the
affected
area.
•
Leave
it
on
for
15
minutes.
•
Rinse
it
off
using
lukewarm
water
and
pat
dry.
11. Castor oil
Castor oil is another essential oil that can be used for treating a piercing. Castor oil has antibacterial and antiseptic properties that eliminate infection-causing bacteria and heal the skin. The anti-inflammatory properties of castor oil soothe the skin and reduce swelling and infection.[10]
What you need to do
•
Rinse
the
affected
area
using
salt
water.
•
Dip
a
cotton
ball
in
castor
oil.
•
Gently
apply
it
on
the
affected
area.
•
Leave
it
on
for
20
minutes.
•
Rinse
it
off
using
lukewarm
water
and
pat
dry.
Things To Remember
•
Clean
the
pierced
area
every
day.
Do
so
gently
and
using
clean
hands.
•
Make
sure
to
keep
the
area
dry.
•
Avoid
using
alcohol
on
the
wound.
•
Don't
play
with
the
piercing.
•
Let
the
wound
heal
on
its
own
time.
•
Don't
change
the
jewellery
frequently.
•
Always
make
sure
to
sterilise
the
jewellery
before
putting
it
in
the
piercing.
•
Don't
use
all
these
remedies
at
once.
Choose
the
one
you
find
comfortable
and
stick
to
that.
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