Your piercer will recommend a saline rinse to use at least twice per day. You may also consider using your own DIY sea salt rinse, or even tea tree oil if your nose is especially tender. You’ll also want to make sure you leave the original jewelry in place until the piercing heals.
Additionally, can I put Bacitracin on my nose piercing?
Harsh antiseptic products such as Bactine, bacitracin, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol or tea tree oil should not be used to clean nose piercings, as these can irritate and/or damage the skin, and prolong healing. Avoid using make-up to cover the piercing.
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Can I clean my nose piercing with just water?
Cleaning process
A person can clean a nose piercing by soaking the piercing site in warm saline water and keeping it submerged in the water for 3–5 minutes. A small mug or eggcup works well to hold the saline.
How can I make my piercing heal faster?
USE WARM SEA SALT WATER (SALINE) SOAKS – MORNING AND EVENING
Soaking your piercing with a warm, mild sea salt water solution will not only feel good, it will also help prevent infection, reduce the risk of scarring, and speed the healing of your piercing.
How can I make my nose piercing heal faster?
If you don’t have these more serious symptoms, read on for five tips on how to resolve a nose piercing bump.
- You may need to change your jewelry. …
- Make sure to clean your piercing 2 to 3 times a day. …
- Cleanse with a sea salt soak. …
- Use a chamomile compress. …
- Apply diluted tea tree essential oil.
Can I put Vaseline on my nose piercing bump?
Yes, vaseline and petroleum jelly products are meant to protect the skin. No, you should not use it on your piercing. In protecting the skin, you are also creating a barrier.
What should I do if my nose piercing is sinking into my nose?
What ointment is good for piercings?
Neosporin
Should I twist my piercing?
Twisting the earrings cause rebruising of the newly forming canal and therefore increases healing time. Constant handling of the ear piercing, especially without careful cleaning of hands and earlobe, can result in an infection. Our medical grade earrings are skin friendly and should not embed into skin.
What can I use instead of piercing spray?
Clean Your Piercing With a Homemade Sea Salt Solution
Homemade sea salt solution may work better than an aftercare spray for your twice-a-day full soaks. To make your own solution, you’ll need the following items: Sterile Water (you can buy sterile water or boil water for 5 minutes to sterilize it)
