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belly button ring
(sorry if this is the wrong category.)
14/f
ive had my belly button pierced Jan. of this year. (my mom knows.) I think it's infected.
its got red bubble like thing on the top part of the hole. The skin where the holes are is like always white skin (im guessing its like dead skin) but its almost always there and i normally rip it off.
is there a way to get it un-infected? any thing that actually works?
thank you in advance!
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The bubble might be a keloid, from being knocked around suddenly or frequently.
I suggest applying sea salt mixture to your navel in the mornings and evenings.
Use sea salt, and mix with luke warm water.
It should taste like tears.
the best thing to do it get a plastic cup, will it up with the mixture and then hold it against your navel, so the water is covering it all. Use for as long as it may take, but don't take the ring out!!
This can trap the infection.
I hope this helped.
Meanwhile don't knock your piercing around too much, this can only make it worse.
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An infected piercing is hard to miss. If it is red, swollen and painful it is probably a mild infection. If their is pus or bleeding it is worse. If their is any leakage of blood or pus don't take out the belly button ring because then it will begin to heal and will not drain properly. If it feels very tight and swollen, you may want to switch to a smaller gauge size.
To treat a mild infection, clean it with hydrogen peroxide. I used to lie on my back and pour a tiny amount of it into my belly button. Then I would just lie their for a while and let it soak. You can also use a cotton ball or wash cloth soaked in warm water to sooth it and increase blood circulation. Soaking it with warm salt water also helps. Plus, each time you change the piercing (or if you haven't changed it in a while), take the rod and cover it with an antibacterial cream. I like "Neosporin with pain relief".
If this lasts more than a week you may want to show it to the person who pierced you or a doctor. If it is a bad infection you will need oral antibiotics. Don't ignore an infected belly button... it can get really bad.
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