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I just got my Forward Helix pierced on January 30th. I have had it for 4 days. Just recently it has started to itch,it only hurts when I touch it, it is swollen just a little, I have cleaned it as i was told. Tonight I ran a q-tip behind the back and got some crusty type stuff. I am just wondering and hoping that this is all part of the healing process. I know it takes time for it to heal. just hoping its not getting infected or my body is rejecting it!! So any advice will help. If it doesn't get any better I will contact my piercer I went to or my doctor.
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I have 10 piercings and crusting is totally normal. Part of the healing process is having discharge and with that discharge crusting is inevitable. Swelling can be normal as well, I mean, you have a piece of metal through your skin! Just keep and eye on it, do the regular cleaning you do and don't play with or touch it often. That irritates it!
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We are not doctors so we can not make a diagnoses.
I would say if it hurts to touch and it is swollen on there is stuff forming a crust. This is not proper healing but the beginning of an infection. Make an appointment to see your doctor ASAP or go to one of the walk in clinics that have popped up.
Some first aid steps you can consider using until you see your doctor is to have mom or someone pour some Hydrogen Peroxide over the piercing and then put a good antibiotic first aid cream on it. You should probably do this twice a day and hopefully it will arrest the infection until you see a doctor. The Hydrogen Peroxide won't sting but it will feel cold.
Make sure not to get any of the Hydrogen Peroxide on your hair as it will bleach it and ruin those hairs.
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