Ear Piercing: If there is a wound after piercing the ear, then do the right care like this

Jewelry has always been an important part of makeup. There was a time when women wore only flowers or ornaments made from natural resources like wood, stone, etc. Then gradually they were replaced by precious metals like gold, silver, etc. With time, there was a change in the way and choice of wearing jewelry. Getting nose and ear piercing or piercing has been a common procedure. 

It is also adopted as a rite of passage for newborn babies and as a hobby by both male and female adults. Many times, after getting an ear piercing, a small wound is formed, for which the application of warm oil and turmeric is mostly recommended, but this wound can also take a serious form if not given enough attention.

Sensitivity of the skin, and the presence of some kind of problem in the body due to which the wound takes time to heal or is vulnerable to any kind of infection, are some of the reasons that can make this ear wound worse. can.

Usually, when there is a cut or injury anywhere in our body, the body itself starts the process of healing the wound. The healthier the body, the faster this process will be. When the delicate skin of the ear is punctured with the help of a machine or other means, it also becomes a kind of wound.

Now if you are getting the piercing done on the softest, lower part of the ear ie, then the problem is not that much, but if you are getting the piercing done at two or three places on the slightly hard area of the ear which is called the pinna, then it should be cured. It may take time. Here the pain can also be more due to the hardening of the skin and the presence of bones. Therefore, the risk of infection is also high at this place. Sometimes, several days after the ear piercing, when the wound appears to be drying out, signs of infection may appear. At this time, immediate treatment is necessary.

After getting the ear pierced, many people see a bulge in or around that place, which is also called Mussoorie or pimple in common parlance. It arises due to fluid filling within the skin and it is called a granuloma. Apart from this, symptoms like redness, pain, itching, burning, pus, etc. may appear on the skin. Immediate treatment is essential as soon as these symptoms emerge.

Turmeric and hot oil are commonly used as home remedies after ear piercing. It also provides relief in pain and the process of wound healing is also faster. Apart from this, some people also clean the wound by adding a little salt in salt water i.e. lukewarm water. But it can be more painful. So use it carefully. If the wound does not hurt much, then applying coconut oil to it can also provide relief.

Both turmeric and coconut oil are beneficial. Curcumin present in turmeric has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Along with this, it is also helpful in preventing the attacks of external elements on the body and in repairing the injury or wound. Similarly, coconut oil has the property of preventing the growth of certain types of bacteria, as well as it is very beneficial for the skin. Therefore, it helps in preventing infection to healing the injury.

After cleaning the wound, apply any antibacterial ointment on it and cover it with cotton. This will help dry the wound and protect it from infection. Consult a doctor if you are confused about an ointment as not all ointments suit some people. Clean the wound and apply the ointment at least two-three times a day until the infection is cured or the wound does not dry up and apply cotton.

Home remedies usually give complete relief in 2-3 weeks. If you take care from the beginning of the wound and take full care of hygiene. Progression or non-healing of the infection can be a sign that there is another condition present in the body that is hindering the normal natural process of wound healing.

Perhaps this thing seems small to you, but a big reason for the infection is also not keeping cleanliness. Especially when you repeatedly touch the ear-piercing area. In the era of Corona, it has been explained the most how much the need to wash and keep hands clean. Infectious substances can easily reach inside the body through the hands and the same applies in the case of piercings.

If home remedies do not provide relief, if the earring or jewelry worn in the ear shows signs of allergy or it gets stuck in the middle of the wound, if the wound starts pus or does not get swollen, then consult a doctor immediately. In many cases, the infection also reaches inside the body through the skin or open wounds if it is not cured and this condition is not only serious but also demands a prolonged treatment. Your doctor may give you wound-drying medicine or may change the ointment.

Often doctors or specialists refuse to apply any liquid containing alcohol, antibiotic ointment or hydrogen peroxide, etc. to the piercing area because there is a possibility of drying the skin. Dry skin can exacerbate the problem and hinder wound healing