I just got my third cartilage piercing done several days ago, and since then the piercing hasn't been right.
It's swollen a lot, and has spread further down the ear, now to the lobe. Which looks as if it's going to blister. There isn't any fluid/puss coming out of the piercing, but there is a crust. It throbs from time to time and only hurts to touch (which i guess is normal for any piercing).
I bath it with warm salty water, with a cotton wool bud, 4 times a day for the past 2 days. I don't think this is helping a great deal. I also put the piercing solution on that was given to me by Claire's, and apply as i was told.
The two previous cartilage piercings i've had, have done the same but not quite as bad. They both healed within 12 weeks and the infection/swelling seemed to clear up pretty well after a couple of days.
I've read that you should seek advice from a doctor for them to provide you antibiotics which i plan to do.
I haven't taken the earring out as i understand this definitely won't help. I'm concerned as i've only had it pierced for several days (with a 9ct gold earring) and as far as i'm aware i'm not allergic to it.
I'm interested in what other people have experience and would appreciate your help and advice.
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