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30% of piercings result in a treatable bacterial infection. Because cartilage doesn't have its own blood supply, it is more prone to infection than other kinds of piercings, and antibiotics won't help you because there's no blood to transport the medication. In addition, some people experience allergic reactions to the metal in jewelry. Although the jewelry can eventually be removed, a piercing may leave a hole or scar that never heals completely. You may even experience excess scar tissue. When you're in the shower, let the warm water wash over the piercing. You can also douse the area with a sterile saline solution (the same stuff you use to clean contacts: You can make your own saline by adding 1/4 teaspoon of non-iodized salt to a cup of warm water). If your piercing is painful or irritated, you might soak it in the saline as well. Cartilage piercing may takes upto moths to recover. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

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