How to Clean a Cartilage Piercing

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Wash your hands.. Soak your piercing.. Gently remove loosened buildup.

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Steps

1

Wash your hands.

Step 1

Wash your hands.

2

Soak your piercing.

Step 2

Soak your piercing.

3

Gently remove loosened buildup.

Step 3

Gently remove loosened buildup.

4

Dry the pierced area.

Step 4

Dry the pierced area.

5

Avoid playing with the piercing.

Step 5

Avoid playing with the piercing.

6

Make sure that your clothing and sheets are clean.

Step 6

Make sure that your clothing and sheets are clean.

7

Do not use harsh chemicals on the site of the piercing.

Step 7

Do not use harsh chemicals on the site of the piercing.

8

Keep an eye on the color of the piercing site.

Step 8

Keep an eye on the color of the piercing site.

9

Look for green or yellow pus.

Step 9

Look for green or yellow pus.

10

Check for bleeding or swelling.

Step 10

Check for bleeding or swelling.

11

Contact a doctor if signs of infection appear.

Step 11

Contact a doctor if signs of infection appear.

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