How Do You Treat A Navel Piercing Infection?
Piercing a body part is essentially forming a wound on your body. The piercing site must be treated as an open wound and taken care of accordingly. If it becomes infected, it may turn red, become irritated and form pus. It can be painful and may require a trip to the doctor if it doesn’t get well with home treatment. Using a warm compress and saline rinses are the first steps to treating your infection at home. It can take a whole year after the initial piercing to heal a navel piercing properly, so keeping it clean is a must. Remove your body jewelry. Clean the site of the piercing with warm water and antibacterial soap. Cleaning the site gently will remove pus and lower the chance of it becoming worse. Consult your piercer about getting a retainer made of appropriate material so your piercing won’t close up while the infection heals. Apply a warm compress to the infected area several times a day. Use a mild saline solution made from salt and water to irrigate the site for a mild infe
