Piercings Are So Cool--But Not If They Turn Into Disgusting Infections
- 5 years ago
As fashionistas prove time and again, adorning oneself with piercings remains cooler than ever.
But a great collection of piercings brings a great responsibility: to stay clean and healthy.
Elle Magazine suggests caring for a fresh piercing by washing with soap and water or saline solution twice a day.
Don't use rubbing alcohol, which can dry out the wound.
As for healing, ear lobes usually take about two to three months to heal, and cartilage takes about three to 10 months.
But a great collection of piercings brings a great responsibility: to stay clean and healthy.
Elle Magazine suggests caring for a fresh piercing by washing with soap and water or saline solution twice a day.
Don't use rubbing alcohol, which can dry out the wound.
As for healing, ear lobes usually take about two to three months to heal, and cartilage takes about three to 10 months.