Helix piercing infected?
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it is very swollen, burning and throbbing! got piercing last saturday and have been cleaning with warm salt water every day.
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toni07149 becky38829
Posted
what type of salt are you using ? as your standard table so is no good it has to be seasalt
becky38829 toni07149
Posted
the piercing place gave me some salt and tea tree oil to use but i think it may be normal salt now
i will try some sea salt
toni07149 becky38829
Posted
If it doesn't go down after a week of using sea salt you may need to go to the doctors but it should work . some piercing places gives some real bad advice on what to do and I have never once been told to use tea tree oil and I have 10 piercings so for time being don't use that as it could be what's made it worse for you
Marina_Dee becky38829
Posted
Becky if this doesnt subside in the next few days or gets worse quickly you must go to A/E. you may need urgent antibiotics. If you feel your glands in your neck or just below your ear are swelling or you feel unwell,please go straightaway.
becky38829 Marina_Dee
Posted
thank you, I will keep an eye on this.
chris66128 becky38829
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Use sea water salt. It will help you better. But First Go see a doctor as these infection can be malignant.