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Brian SkellieU.S.
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I can answer questions in regards to and not limited to: jewelry safety, specifically material, shape, proportion, and related issues; aseptic technique and sterilization as it applies to piercing safety; ethical issues of technique and bedside manner; the aftercare and recovery process for piercings. *Available for consultation. |
Try gentler care, as described at http://care.piercing.org/ with dry hot compresses instead of wet to soothe the area. Often piercings that are too moist get irritated. Whitish lymph is normal with
Try gentle aftercare suggestions described at http://care.piercing.org/ to soothe the area with a cold compress, and stop by the studio for a free consultation and to have the jewelry adjusted if needed
Stop by the studio or see your healthcare provider for further help if it does not get better quickly. http://care.piercing.org gentle aftercare suggestions should help. Ice contrasted with hot compresses
Make sure that your jewelry meets http://jewelry.piercing.org/ quality and safety standards before you try it on. If the jewelry is smaller, the piercing will likely shrink on it's own if given time
It seems that the infection has spread, and it could be from contaminated water that you have bathed with if you are traveling. Continue your prescription and try http://care.piercing.org/ gentle aftercare

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