How do I treat my infected belly button piercing?

What are the treatment options?

  1. wash the hands before touching the piercing.
  2. cleanse the area with a piercing cleaning solution.
  3. apply an antibiotic ointment to the infection.
  4. avoid removing the piercing unless a doctor suggests doing so.

Can belly button piercing infection be serious?

Infection. A piercing on your belly button is more likely to get infected than other body parts because of its shape. It’s easy for bacteria to hole up inside it. If the piercing needle wasn’t sterile, there’s a chance you could get serious infections like hepatitis or tetanus.

Should I take out my belly button ring if it’s infected?

If you suspect an infection, don’t remove the jewelry on your own, unless your doctor tells you to do so. Most piercings don’t need to be removed to treat infections. Keeping the piercing hole open allows pus to drain. Allowing the hole to close may trap the infection inside of your body, causing an abscess to form.

How long does it take for a belly piercing infection to heal?

It can take from 9 months to 1 year for a belly button piercing to heal completely. During that time, you’re at risk for infection. Even an injury to an old piercing may lead to infection. For example, if the piercing gets caught on pants or belt buckles.

Is it normal for pus to come out of a belly button piercing?

This is okay on the first two days of getting your piercing. However, if the redness persists causing your piercing to swell and you see smelly, greenish-yellow pus oozing out of it, it is time for prompt action. – Rinse your navel with salt water after you have finished bathing.

Why is my old belly button piercing infected?

Pierced areas, especially sensitive areas like the navel, can get infected months and even years after they were pierced, though infections most often occur very shortly after the time of piercing, as that is when the portal door is wide open.

Is my belly button piercing infected or healing?

You must wash your piercing twice daily with a salt solution and clean cotton swab to prevent bacterial growth and infection. Many people, however, mistake signs of healing for an infected belly button. You may experience persistent redness around the belly button and soreness that is simply a symptom of healing.

Should I remove my piercing if it is infected?

If a new piercing is infected, it is best not to remove the earring. Removing the piercing can allow the wound to close, trapping the infection within the skin. For this reason, it is advisable not to remove an earring from an infected ear unless advised by a doctor or professional piercer.

How long does a belly button piercing infection last?

But unsanitary conditions and poor aftercare are the leading causes of bacterial infections after piercings. It can take from 9 months to 1 year for a belly button piercing to heal completely. During that time, you’re at risk for infection. Even an injury to an old piercing may lead to infection.

When I squeeze my belly button piercing pus comes out?

How long does it take for an infected belly button piercing to heal?

It can take from 9 months to 1 year for a belly button piercing to heal completely. During that time, you’re at risk for infection. Even an injury to an old piercing may lead to infection.