earlier today, my brother took me to get my belly button pierced. i was just wondering how you're suppose to clean it and how many times. can you use the same solution that sayy you would get at claire's when you get your ears pierced ? and what else do you need to do to take care of it ? thanks.
Stephi-Giles answered Monday November 19 2007, 10:01 pm: They should have told you in the peircing place , and they should have given you a panflit ... but ...
Navel 4 months to 1 year to heal
How should I clean my new piercing?
Follow these steps to prevent infection
Wash your hands first with soap and water before touching or cleaning the pierced area. (Don't let anyone else touch the pierced area until it is healed.)
Remove any crusty material from the site and from the jewelry with warm water.
Gently wash the area around the piercing with antibacterial soap (liquid soap works the best).
Gently rinse off all of the soap and crusty discharge.
Gently dry the area with a paper towel or plain white napkin. (Bacteria can stay in cloth towels.)
Do steps 1-5 twice a day until the skin heals. (Over-washing or over-scrubbing can irritate the area.)
Do NOT use antibacterial ointments because they don't allow air to get to the area and they trap bacteria. [ Stephi-Giles's advice column | Ask Stephi-Giles A Question ]
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