In fact, there are many cases of piercing infection due to improper post-piercing care. Therefore, many people wonder what to do after ear piercing ? In the article below, we will help you answer this question in more detail, please follow along!
Should I wash my hair after getting my ears pierced?
This is a question that many people are interested in, after piercing the ear, should you wash your hair, the answer is yes, but you should also limit it or if you do wash your hair, you should avoid letting water or shampoo come into contact with the piercing. Because after you pierce your ear, your ear area is damaged so it is more sensitive than ever. So when the wound has not healed, when the ear is pierced and comes into contact with shampoo, it will cause swelling, heat, redness, pus, itching, ... It can even cause the pierced ear area to become infected or form abscesses around the ear.
If you accidentally get it in your piercing, don't worry too much, just use salt water to clean the piercing hole and dry it with a soft, clean towel.
Things to do after piercing
Here are the things you need to do after piercing to avoid dangerous complications such as:
Avoid swimming, do not let the piercing come into contact with chemicals and sweat.
One extremely important thing after piercing your ears is to avoid swimming and letting chemicals or sweat come into contact with the piercing hole. Because when in a humid environment, it will create conditions for bacteria and dirt from other environments to attack, causing swelling, inflammation, and itching, which is extremely dangerous.
Don't leave earrings on for too long.
Once the piercing shows signs of complete healing, you should take out the earring and clean the piercing and the earring. However, it is also important to note that after cleaning, you should also put the earring back in to avoid the ear hole being blocked.
Avoid contact with earrings.
After piercing, you need to be careful when taking off your shirt to avoid touching the piercing hole, or you should not wear too many other accessories to avoid getting caught in the piercing hole. This will cause the healing wound after piercing to tear, making the wound take longer to heal.
Do not let dirty hands come into contact with the piercing hole.
After piercing your ears, you need to pay attention to keeping the piercing hole clean. Therefore, you should avoid letting your hands come into contact with the piercing hole, because if your hands come into contact with the piercing hole, it will create conditions for bacteria and fungi to enter and cause inflammation in the piercing hole.
Keep hair away from ears
Hair is close to the ear, this is also a place where many types of bacteria and dirt from the surrounding environment reside. Therefore, when you pierce your ears, you should tie them up neatly so that your hair does not come into contact with your ears.
What should you pay attention to when getting your ears pierced?
To limit the possibility of infection and heal the piercing quickly, you need to know the following:
- The first important thing is that you need to choose a reputable and quality S925 silver ear piercing address to ensure the piercing process is safe.
- Make sure your ear area is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected every day.
- Tools used for ear piercing also need to be sterilized and kept clean and safe.
- Before performing ear piercing, the person performing the piercing must wear gloves or wash their hands with soap before performing the piercing process.
- Use saline solution to wipe away any bleeding around the piercing site to remove any harmful agents.
- After the ear piercing process, you should follow the hygiene process according to the piercer's instructions to avoid ear discharge.
- Avoid eating foods that can cause inflammation and pus such as: sticky rice, chicken, beef, seafood, etc.
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Helios - Prestigious and stylish jewelry brand
When you first get your ears pierced, proper care is important to ensure that the piercing remains clean and infection-free. Remember to follow the cleaning instructions, avoid rough handling of the piercing area, and choose the right earrings to avoid irritation. With care and patience, you will soon have a beautiful and healthy piercing. Hopefully, the information in this article will help you gain more knowledge and confidence in the process of caring for your ears.
Helios jewelry brand was born in 2016 and after more than 8 years of operating in the fine arts industry, we are proud to provide a full range of accessories to meet all customer needs. With the desire to bring Vietnamese products to the international market, the team of goldsmiths at Helios constantly strives to develop products that meet excellent standards, with outstanding quality and style.
Helios has 4 offline stores nationwide:
In Hanoi:
- 4/104 Le Thanh Nghi, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
- 672 Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi
In Ho Chi Minh:
- 371 Ba Hat, Ward 4, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City
- The New Playground Le Lai (opposite, 90 Le Lai Street) District 1, HCMC
Above is the information shared by Helios , hopefully it can provide you with more useful information and can take preventive measures after piercing your ears to ensure safety.
