It seems most effective to just wash the piercing thoroughly and not worry about rotating the jewelry unless you notice it trying to stick. The reason for advisingagainstthis practice is because too many people rotate unclean jewelry and push the crusties, dirt, and germs right back into the piercing. Im not sure if its infected or its just normal, I have a lip piercing and in the inside of my mouth my skin grow over the piercing and now I have a infection what can I do I have had my lip ring for over 2 and half years. And if so how do I get rid of it again? Hi i recently got a verticle labret done, and the upper part of the piercing is starting to get a little white/yellow, it is swollen but doesnt hurt. If you have a store-bought compress, heat up as directed on the products packaging. Lip Piercing Dangers | HealthGuidance.org Avoid using antibiotic creams or ointments. It is also important to note that there is a possibility of scar formation after closure. Crustiness, on the other hand, is the buildup of seepage that results from the body trying to heal the piercing as it would any other wound. Dont scrub or prod, as this will cause irritation. However, the healing process can take upward of. Keeping a new piercing clean ensures that bacteria and infections won't delay the natural healing process. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 2,795,341 times. See your doctor if your piercing has pus around it. Clean well after smoking, avoid hot spicy foods and use ice to relieve the pain and soreness. Suck on ice or popsicles as often as desired, especially within the first two days of healing. Doctors diagnose mucous cysts based on clinical symptoms. Whitening of the skin is "more commonly seen in a squamous cell skin cancer," while a darkening may be linked to . Theres a good chance your infection will go away on its own if you clean the area 2 to 3 times a day with a saltwater solution. You have to keep the rest of your mouth clean, too. Is this normal? Canker Sores Canker sores are painful white ulcers in the mouth surrounded by an area of redness. Want to Get a Smiley Piercing? It didn't swell up until yesterday, I wasn't sure if that was normal and this said it. My lip isnt hurting when I touch it, no redness, but clear fluid comes out when I remove the bar. THIS IS NOT PUS Hea As long as there is no discharge of pus and severe pain, give it a few days, it should be better in 3 days, even better in a week and so on.