...and it's been healing okay so far. A bit slow, but that's normal for me.

But this weekend I was out at a party and ended up getting hit in the face at some point, and the piercing tore a bit. Now I've got this ugly-ass scab on the side of nose above where the ring is.

Obviously I'm kinda bummed about that, and even though it's little I'm kinda self-soncious of it. Any suggestions on what I can do to make it heal faster/make it less obvious?

I've been using antibacterial soap and warm water to keep it clean. I had beenusing this really spiffy organic piercing aftercare solution to keep it clean but developed an allergy to something in it so had to stop.



I'll post pics once it starts to look nicer.

Ask your piercer. They'll know any tips to help. Can't wait to see the pics. Are you still rocking the 'hawk? I'm gonna post pics of mine soon!

jerseykrs said:

that's EXACTLY my advice.

It doesn't sound like you did anything to damage the piercing too hroribly, but your piercer will be able to tell you all that.

now, heal up and post a pic!

pure aloe vera.

salty water.

take a cup, teaspoon of seasalt, boiling water, and because it's your nose, use a drenced piece of clean cloth.

this will disinfect and crystals close up the wound.

no creams, they will shut off oxygen.

also, zinc tablets will help you with healing wounds.

oh and you i wanna see your mohawk.

i can show you mine!

Thanks for the tips, everyone.

The mohawk is gone, unfortunately. I lost all patience with it one day and sheared it off, so now I've got an unkempt Sinead look.

Salt Peter, Vagina Juice and ground pork rinds.
This always works for me.

WITHTHISTEAR said:

Tea Tree Oil or Lavendar

I have thought about a little ruby stud for a few yrs now

dawntreader said:

when I had mine done the guy told me to use nothing but warm salt water and it healed quickly and I didn't have any problems with it.

You should try that meow.

meow85 said:

hydrogen peroxide
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LleeLlee said:

Ditto on that. I never had any problems with salt water. They told me that anything harsher could really cause irritation and actually slow down healing time.

i'll go with the "ask your piercer" suggestion, too. they'll be of great help to you if you're having problems with your piercing--the guy who did my septum piercing, as well as the other piercers at the place i went to when he wasn't available, have been of great help.

XxAxX said:

hydrogen peroxide on a new piercing is a BIG no-no. saline solution will most likely be the best bet, because it'll clean it without irritating it like the hydrogen peroxide will.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

oops! sorry. i thought it might be good because it's recommended as an anti-bacterial agent, among other things, and because it was mandatory when i had my ears pierced.

XxAxX said:

yeah--a nostril piercing has to be treated a bit differently than an ear piercing. i ain't an expert on the matter on this, but...they've both got cartilage, but since the nostrils also have mucous membranes and the like, if you were to put peroxide on a newly-pierced nose it'll burn like hell! that, and it'll slow the healing process.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

i stand corrected! and i'm glad to know that, in case i ever decide to have my sensitive bits pierced

XxAxX said:

"sensitive bits"

just exactly WHAT are you thinking of piercing?

endorphin74 said:

you know. NOT my ears again

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

Glad you stated that. My folks own a tattoo/piercing shop and I hear her saying to never use hyrogen peroxide because it causes drying and some other stuff which I can't remember.

LleeLlee said:

Exactly. But don't use boiling water, though, too hot. Mix 1/4 tsp of seasalt with warm water in a cup and dip your nose in it for a good 5-10 minutes. Delicately clean any crusties off w/a Qtip, but other than that you shouldn't touch it. It will be well again in no time.

XxAxX said:

that is the easiest piercing and it will heal in one week or two.

CarrieMpls said:

let the water cool down first of course

Thanks again for the tips, everybody.


It looks disgusting now, but I can tell it's already starting to heal.