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Ice232
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I have a couple of questions regarding cartilage piercings.
#1- what is the best way to take care of the piercing for faster healing and no infections?
#2- I used a gun that I purchased sterilized at a store. When can I change the stud to something smaller?
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#1 : Witch Hazel, distilled, works wonders I used it on my cartilage and I use it on my other piercings too. Take a cotton pad, not a ball but a pad, and soak it with the Witch Hazel and hold it to the piercing.
Also use a mixture of sea salt, or Epsom salts, with warm water in a glass and hold it to your ear for 10 minutes or so, to get rid of crusties.
#2 : Also I wouldn't have recommended the gun since it is usually not a good idea, it crushes the surrounding tissue and.. well big mess. Changing it to a smaller stud would work after about 12 to 16 weeks. As long at there isn't any redness or infection or anything like that.
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And another idea. Don't use alcohol, it kills the surrounding cells and makes for nasty healing most of the time.
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