Eyebrow piercing keeps bleeding?!
Question: Eyebrow piercing keeps bleeding.?
I got my eyebrow pierced approx 5 - 6 weeks ago, and almost every time I clean it, it decides to bleed and puss just a little.
I am using the cleaning gel that the piercer gave me in the morning and before bed.
And yes he is an experienced piercer using sterile equipment and a needle and such.
I also scrape away any dried up left over stuff with a soft toothbrush that doesn't get used for anything else extremely lightly and use those make-up removal pad things to dry the water away when I wash the gel off.
I do have sea salt to use... but didn't think it would be necessary as i used it at one point and it made no difference.Health Question & Answer
I am using the cleaning gel that the piercer gave me in the morning and before bed.
And yes he is an experienced piercer using sterile equipment and a needle and such.
I also scrape away any dried up left over stuff with a soft toothbrush that doesn't get used for anything else extremely lightly and use those make-up removal pad things to dry the water away when I wash the gel off.
I do have sea salt to use... but didn't think it would be necessary as i used it at one point and it made no difference.Health Question & Answer
Answers:
If your piercing is still producing blood and lymph, it is still healing. It is completely normal, and it will subside soon. Generally eyebrow piercings take 6-8 weeks to heal, sometimes more. A really good cleaning technique that I have found to work well is to wet a q-tip, dab it on a bar of Dial soap, and then clean both ends of the barbell, and both ends of the piercing. Twist the barbell side to side gently, and move the piercing front to back gently. If you ever need to remove crust, use a wet q-tip. I am not sure if your piercer suggested a soft bristled toothbrush, but this may cause irritation and slow the healing process. After cleaning your piercing, spray it with Bactine. This is an antiseptic that can be found at any store. It will help prevent infection, thus speeding the healing process. Good luck!
By the way, leave your piercing alone. That can never be stressed enough.Health Question & Answer
By the way, leave your piercing alone. That can never be stressed enough.Health Question & Answer