• Avoid cleaning with alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, antibacterial
soaps, iodine, or any harsh products, as these can damage cells.
Also avoid ointments as they prevent necessary air circulation.
• Avoid Bactine®, pierced ear care solutions, and other products
containing Benzalkonium Chloride (BZK). These can be irritating
and are not intended for long-term wound care.
• Avoid over-cleaning. This can delay your healing and irritate your
piercing.
• Avoid undue trauma such as friction and pressure from clothing,
excessive motion of the area, playing with the jewelry, and
vigorous cleaning. These activities can cause the formation of
unsightly and uncomfortable scar tissue, migration, prolonged
healing, and other complications.
• Avoid all oral contact, rough play, and contact with others’ bodily
fluids on or near your piercing during healing.
• Avoiding things like excessive stress, drug use, excessive
caffeine, nicotine and alcohol are suggested as they can prolong
the healing process.
• Avoid submerging the piercing in bodies of water such as lakes,
pools, oceans, hot tubs, etc. Or, protect your piercing using a
waterproof transparent film dressing. These are available at most
pharmacies and are ideal for nipple, navel, and surface piercing
placements.
• Avoid all beauty and personal care products on or around the
piercing including cosmetics, lotions, and sprays, etc.
• Don’t hang charms or any object from your jewelry until the
piercing is fully healed