really bad ear

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shawt15
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Joined: Sun Apr 03, 2011 3:08 pm
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really bad ear

hey guys, i got 4g holes and my left ear is pretty bad. its swollen, red, cracked, dry, some puss, and pretty irritated lol it started when i put in some kaos tunnels too soon i think and it irritated my lobe and it doesnt look pretty at all? no problems AT ALL with the right lobe though. any suggestions to get my ear back to normal? i also got like a bump on the back that kinda gets in the way of the hole, but not as much puss comes out of it as it used to because i have been washing with peroxide 1 or 2 times a day. also, if i leave the kaos solid tunnel in overnight, it seems to make my ear swell up more, is that normal?

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corazon_de_oro
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Re: really bad ear

It's not pus, it's lymph. Stop putting peroxide on your ears and start doing some sea salt soaks. Mix NO MORE THAN 1/4 teaspoon sea salt per one cup hot water and soak for 5-10 minutes once or twice a day. This will promote healing because salt and water are both already found in your body; peroxide is just a harsh chemical substance that will dry out your lobes and make them worse.

Also, get some glass, titanium, or at least steel plugs/tunnels in there ASAP. Silicone is awful for irritated/unhealed lobes.
I'm Lindsay.
I have 1/2" lobes and 11 piercings: left helix x2, both conches, both nostrils, septum, navel, and VCH.
My lobes are small but I know a lot about stretching and how to do it safely, so message me if you have any questions!
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