When you've just gotten your ears pierced, it's important to take good care of them to avoid infection and to allow them to heal properly. Here are some things to consider:
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before touching your ears or earrings.
- Clean the ear canal and around twice a day with an antiseptic solution or salt water. Wipe gently with a clean cotton swab.
- Avoid touching or twisting the earrings or the ears too much as this can irritate the ears and become infected.
- Avoid wearing heavy, large or allergenic earrings that can irritate the ears or cause infections.
- Avoid bathing or swimming in pools or hot tubs until the holes have completely healed.
- Be careful when brushing or combing the hair to avoid pulling on the earrings or irritating the ears.
- If you experience pain, redness, swelling or other signs of infection, contact the piercing studio or doctor as soon as possible.
Follow these steps and take proper care of your newly taken piercings to reduce the risk of infection and to give the piercings a chance to heal properly.
Good luck!
