How To Treat Redness And Swelling Of Ear After Piercing?

Search your Health... Report a Problem Welcome, Dr.Honey | Sign Out 186 Doctors Online HealthcareMagic My DashboardMy TransactionsServicesDoctorsTopics Get your Health question answered in 3 easy steps Hi, I am Dr. Andrew Rynne (Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below. Ask a Doctor Now Hi, can I answer your health question? Please type your qu 186 Doctors are Online Public Forum Home » General HealthHow to treat redness and swelling of ear after piercing? Hi. I just got my cartilage pierced 2 days ago. At first it was a little red but today the pain has gradually gotten worse. My ear is extremely red and swollen. (My ear is sticking out and drooping as compared to my other). When they pierced it and put the back of the earring on they had some of my hair in with it. About two hours later I realized it and had someone cut it out. I just pulled out another strand of hair! I had a little drainage come out but not very much. I can also feel my heartbeat / throbbing in my ear and the tiniest touch is very painful (even if wind hits it). I am wondering if it is infected and if it is how to treat it. Answers: 1 Views: 6 Report Abuse Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Google+Start answering questions » Current ratingDentist, Dr. Honey Arora s Response Hi.. Thanks for the query.. As per your complain red and swollen ear piercing site along with dropping that is probably due to swelling seems to be most probably an infection in the area of piercing. It can also occur due to allergy to the metal present in the earring in case if you are not wearing earrings made of inert material like gold or plastic.. It can cause allergic reaction by the decomposition products formed due to decomposition of the metal by reacting with air and water. 1.I would suggest you to first of all gently remove your earrings and do not wear them again till you get the infection resolved.. 2. You can start cleaning the area of infection with antiseptic solution.. 3.Apply Triple antibiotic ointment over it.. 4.Do not let air or moisture to accumulate.. 5.Take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen and do cool compresses on the ear lobe.. When it resolves wear gold or plastic earrings only.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards ..