Nipple piercing help…Starting to see something weird..?

Published January 9, 2011

Question by Brittany T: Nipple piercing help…Starting to see something weird..?
As my title suggests.. Ive had my nipple piercings for about 2 weeks now…and im just starting to see some puss! Ive been using rubbing alcohol to clean te rings and the area…but then read it drys out your skin.. so i just started using “claire’s antiseptic for ears” and In a day it got a bit worse.. SO im going back to rubbing alcohol..

I say all this to say..
Is this normal?
Should i clean more?
any advice?

Best answer:

Answer by angie121
Your first problem is your using rubbing alcohol which is a big NO when it comes to piercing…you should use saline solution, sea salt or just mild antibacterial soap. If the problem doesn’t go away then call whoever pierced you and ask them what they recommend to clean it with or call a doctor. The pussing is normal the first week or so because your skin is trying to heal…but excessive pussing is not normal.

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