An allergic reaction can have similar symptoms.
If you suspect it’s an infection, the first step is to keep the area clean and covered with a bandage or a piece of gauze and some medical tape to prevent more harmful bacteria from getting into the piercing, says Dr. Gohara. You can try to treat an earlobe infection at home, according to Dr. Farber. She recommends cleaning the area with a swab soaked in rubbing alcohol two times per day and washing it with gentle antibacterial soap and water twice daily as well.
To manage pain and swelling, you can also apply a warm compress to the area for about 10 minutes as needed. “If pain or redness is worsening, though, or if you have a fever, it’s important to seek medical attention,” Dr. Farber says, adding that you should see your dermatologist, call your primary care physician, or stop by a walk-in clinic, as you may need an antibiotic to clear the infection.
As for an infected cartilage piercing? This type of infection requires special treatment since it’s at greater risk of becoming severe given that, again, the tissue won’t heal as fast. Instead of trying to treat it yourself, call your health care provider at the first sign of drainage, spreading tenderness or redness, fever, or if your earring is getting stuck in the new piercing, advises Dr. Farber.
Whether you see a dermatologist, your primary care physician, or a doctor at a walk-in clinic, it’s possible they’ll take a culture to test for a bacterial infection, Dr. Gohara says. Other remedies include a prescription topical or oral antibiotic. While it depends on the severity and the area affected, generally an ear piercing infection should clear up in one to two weeks with proper care, according to the doctors we spoke to.
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