If you\u2019ve ever gotten a piercing, you\u2019re well aware that it’s important to keep your new jewel clean. But how exactly are you supposed to take care of it?<\/p>\n
Below, we’re sharing everything you need to know on cleansing your piercings.<\/p>\n
How often should you clean it?<\/strong> Is there a right way to clean it?<\/strong> Additionally, Hayler says that you can take care of piercings like you would any other part of your body. \u201cRinsing in the shower with warm water is fine,\u201d she notes. \u201cTry to avoid soaps as these can change the delicate pH of your skin and cause micro-abrasions.\u201d<\/p>\n What should I do if I find a bump?<\/strong> That said, one of the easiest ways to help soothe irritation bumps is to downsize your jewelry and alternate between hot and cold compresses \u2013 but don\u2019t take matters directly into your own hands. \u201cOn these occasions, it\u2019s best to go back to your original piercer for them to downsize the jewelry and assess,\u201d Hayler says.<\/p>\n xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n
\nJust like you take time to wash your face and body every day, the same should be true for your new piercings. \u201cWe recommend that piercings are cleaned twice a day with sterile saline,\u201d says Astrid & Miyu<\/a> lead piercer Sam Hayler.<\/p>\n
\nWashing new piercings can be tricky, as you don\u2019t want to touch them in the process (doing so can actually cause irritation bumps). Instead, keep your hands off and spritz it with a solution like H2Ocean Piercing Aftercare Spray<\/a>\u00a0or submerge it in a warm, salty solution. You can do this by filling a small glass and cupping it over your ear.<\/p>\n
\nMost people automatically assume that a bump on the back, or sometimes the front, of a piercing is a keloid. \u201cKeloids are actually very rare and are commonly misdiagnosed irritation bumps,\u201d Hayler says. \u201cKeloids can grow very large and appear quite pink as they have their own blood supply. These can only be treated by a dermatologist. Irritation bumps, on the other hand, are caused by sleeping on it, knocking it with hairbrushes, or the jewelry being too long.\u201d<\/p>\n