In this article, we answer all your questions about piercing care. You'll learn how to care for your piercings to avoid possible infections and allergic reactions, as well as to shorten the healing time. You'll also learn what to do if your piercing becomes infected. Once a piercing has healed, it's generally very easy to care for. We'll explain which earrings and piercings you should ideally wear.

Why is proper ear piercing care important?

Ear piercing care is very important for both health and aesthetic reasons. During a piercing, a sterile needle pierces your skin and inflicts an injury. This creates a wound at the desired area of ​​the body that is highly susceptible to germs, bacteria, and infections. If you follow our care instructions, your wound should heal completely in just a few weeks to months , depending on the piercing location .

Proper care begins with piercing

If you decide to get a new piercing, we recommend choosing a trustworthy and professional piercing studio. Make sure the piercer works hygienically and uses sterile piercings made from high-quality materials. If you get your ear pierced, you can do the same with any of our stud earrings without worry . We always recommend using studs until the piercing channel has completely healed, as the piercing channel, for example, in hoop earrings, would adapt to the round shape.

Hypoallergenic materials

To avoid allergic reactions, you should choose a piercing made of hypoallergenic materials. Gold, titanium, and stainless steel are generally well-tolerated. Our stud earrings are ideal for freshly pierced ears, as they are made of 14k gold.

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Piercing care in the first few weeks

Intensive piercing care is essential during the first few weeks. You should not touch or change your freshly pierced piercing at first, as this could irritate the wound. Ideally, you should also wash your hands regularly and disinfect the area once or twice a day.

When disinfecting, first spray and clean the parts of the piercing that are not beneath the skin to prevent external bacteria from entering the wound. Then, move the piercing 4-5 times within the piercing channel to disinfect the wound as well.

Avoid taking any blood-thinning medications for the first few days, and avoid exercise for the first few weeks. Adequate sleep and a healthy diet also have a positive effect on wound healing. Avoid contact with foreign bodily fluids, such as sweat or saliva.

• The area around the piercing is swollen.

• Severe redness can be seen in the wound area.

• The area feels very warm and pulsates.

• Green or yellow pus oozes from the piercing injury.

• In very rare cases you may get a fever

• In case of severe inflammation, cold symptoms

• Excessive sensitivity and pain at the piercing site

All of these symptoms are signs of piercing inflammation.

A neglected piercing can lead to problems such as scarring and abscesses.

How do I care for my piercing if it is infected?

If the infection is severe, you should definitely consult a doctor or professional piercer. They can recommend the best possible treatment.

If the swelling is slight, you don't need to remove the piercing immediately, as otherwise the hole will close. If the situation worsens, you should definitely seek professional help.

Can I touch my piercing?

If you have a freshly pierced piercing, you should be especially careful. The wound is very sensitive and can easily become infected if neglected. When cleaning or caring for your piercing, it's important to only work with clean and washed hands or with disposable gloves. Disposable gloves from the packaging are not sterile and must be washed or disinfected before use. Touch the piercing as little as possible with your fingers to prevent bacteria and germs from entering the wound.

If you do accidentally touch the piercing with your fingers, be sure to disinfect the area to prevent pathogens such as bacteria from entering the wound.

Does a healed piercing need to be cared for?

A fully healed piercing is generally very easy to care for. You shouldn't remove your piercings, as the piercing channel begins to close after just a few hours or days. If this happens, reinserting the jewelry can be painful and lead to infection. If the hole has already closed, the piercing will need to be repierced by a piercer.

When showering, you should also wash your jewelry, as oil and sweat can build up. Gently move the piercing or earring and rinse it thoroughly.

Our gold stud earrings and gold hoop earrings are ideal as everyday jewelry because, thanks to their high-quality materials and craftsmanship, they never need to be removed and never lose their quality.

Conclusion

Avoid removing jewelry prematurely or changing piercings. Complete healing can take several weeks to months, depending on the location of the piercing. Healing times can also vary from person to person.

Every body and every piercing is unique, so be sure to follow your piercer's specific care instructions to ensure smooth healing.

By following the tips we've listed, you can minimize the risk of infection and help your piercing heal.

If you're unsure or have any questions, don't hesitate to contact your piercer. With proper care, you'll soon be able to wear your new body jewelry with confidence!