Q&A for How to Clean a Nose Ring

Yes, but be careful as it could be infected. Check with a piercer or doctor if you can, and clean regularly. Don't remove the piercing to clean it even if you think the hole is infected; this will cause more irritation and make it harder to insert again.

Yes, this is perfectly normal. The sliding motion can actually help the cleaning solution reach deeper into the piercing, which is a good thing.

Yes, you should always use what the piercing studio gives you. You can use a sea salt solution after you've used up the solution from the studio.

You may want to see a doctor to be safe. If it becomes painful or the discharge becomes bloody, definitely see a doctor.

You might have a bacterial infection or the scar tissue around the piercing might be inflamed. The piercing is already quite old so you should not be having any healing issues unless you have a cheaply made nickel jewelry in it. Change your ring to a titanium one and your symptoms might go away on their own. Otherwise, go see a doctor.

I had mine done about 5 or 6 weeks ago and this is the first week that it's stopped hurting, so I think you should be fine. Just make sure to keep rinsing it out. As long as it doesn't look infected I think it being a little tender is still normal.

Yes. It will hurt for a few days. If it hurts longer than a month, ask a professional.

An infection is not so common, and if one does occur, they are usually pretty easy to get rid of if you take good care of your piercing.

It's probably fine. Just keep it clean and keep an eye on it.

No, it's not bad unless it's causing you pain.

You should check with the person who is piercing it, as they will be able to advise you in the best way.

I wouldn't recommend using hot water for a fresh piercing, as it can be pretty uncomfortable. You're recommended to use saline solution or a sea salt/water soak (maybe half a teaspoon of sea salt dissolved in around 8 ounces of warm water, not hot), around two to three times per day. After you've soaked for five to ten minutes (or sprayed with a wound wash or sea salt solution), you can gently use a q-tip to brush away some of the "crust" that forms around your piercing. Don't twist it around, as this will irritate your skin and may make healing time longer.

Things can get infected even if you try keeping it clean. Get it checked out by a doctor if you're worried.

Piercings take a while to heal. Make sure you're cleaning it regularly. If it's red, swollen, and/or if there is any pus/discharge, you should take the piercing out so that it can heal. If the area starts to look worse, see a doctor.

Yes, in any sort of situation where irritation or infection occurs in an ongoing way, it is safest to remove the piercing. In more serious cases, you can develop a staph Infection.

Clean the discharge and the wound itself and schedule a doctor's appointment to make sure there's no infection or signs of infection. Piercing your own nose is dangerous and makes you highly susceptible to infection.

Jewelry should not rust. If it does, it will cause skin problems. Try buying pure metal pieces, like original silver or gold jewelry. Silver studs are very reasonable and easily available in jewelry stores or accessory stores. Make sure you specify pure metal and if it rusts, take it back to the shop and have it exchanged or replaced. Make sure the nose remains wet or moist inside. So, it should be given the best care after piercing. Keep it washed twice daily. Wash your jewelry too. Clean the pierced hole by inserting the jewelry inside. Keel it dry then.

No. The hole is usually very tiny. And the stud is the width thin needle or thread. Does your stud actually come out from the inside as it sinks in or it just look like it is sinking? Either your piercing is bigger or the stud is too thin. It's not a problem because piercing tends to join back if no accessory is put inside. If the hole is bigger, don't insert the stud for a night or a few nights, as you sleep, so the hole shortens. When you feel it is small enough to hold your stuff in place, you can wear your stud overnight as well.

Yes. You can choose soap or face wash that goes directly on your face, without worrying.

The accessory might be secured so you can clean your nose as you like. Just use your finger. For blowing when you have a cold or cough, use tissues or ear buds to absorb it in. Throw away the buds after use.

Maybe, but probably not. It is not the same as a saline solution. Saline solution is fairly cheap, so I recommend you just get salon solution.

Your nose stud shouldn't fall out as long as it's secured with a backing. If you're worried about it being loose, it doesn't hurt to have a piercer check to make sure it's completely secure.

Be careful with the piercing and only clean it, otherwise try not to touch it because it's irritated and just needs to calm down.

Yes, completely normal. I've had mine done a few times, and they all bled. If the bleeding continues after a day or so, head back to the place you got it pierced.

That is because you need to use saltwater, not plain water. Just water will do absolutely nothing to help it heal or even help in any way or form.

Use saltwater rather than alcohol, which will dry it out too much. Piercings take 6-8 weeks to heal at a minimum.

In using hospital wipes, it means you have taken all the moisture out of the piercing, therefore your skin cant adapt to the hole for the piercing and so it's remained an open wound. Clean it with salt water and leave it alone. It will begin to heal on its own now.

No! You'll risk infection if you change it too early. Leave the original jewelry in for 6-8 weeks.

You should be fine. Just follow all the aftercare instructions your piercer gave you, and keep an eye on it for signs of infection just in case (redness, swelling, pus, etc.).

Rubbing alcohol is an excellent conductor from removing germs and preventing infection, but it is also a very harsh product to put on/in a piercing and it is probably aggravating yours. H20 Piercing Aftercare Spray is the best kind of piercing care spray that you can get. It contains a sea salt mixture which is gentle on your skin and helps promote healing.