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Laura/22/England



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hi, I've had my belly button pierced for about 2 months and I've changed it once, steralyzing (sp) the jewelery and washing my hands before. the top part of the piercing is a little red around it and kind of sore, could this be an infection? also, I clean it regularly.

It doesn't necessarily mean it's an infection. If it's painful, feels "hot" and pus is coming out, then it sounds like it is, which may even need antibiotics to help it clear up.
For now, never touch it when you don't need to, don't let your clothes rub on it, make sure the jewelry you have in at the moment is high quality and isn't irritating it - this will only make the situation worse.
What you need to do:
About 3 times a day, mix sea salt with warm water (not too hot!!) and apply a compress directly to your belly button. Leave it on for about 10 minutes each time.
Give your piercing a few days to see if there are any improvements.
Remember, 2 months isn't long to heal a piercing - everyone is different. So don't keep changing the jewelry when it's unnecessary.
Happy healing. :)

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(Rating: 5) yea, I do the sea salt thing like 2 times a week but thanks!
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