HEKTiiK wrote

-ump- wrote # Be sure that the piercing is not infected, and you are not actually allergic to the jewelry.
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Visit your piercer immediately; they should be able to tell what is wrong, and to swap out the jewelry if you are allergic. If it is infected, they should send you to a doctor.
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Signs of an infection include:

* Redness and swelling, it will be painful and hot to the touch
* The piercing will leak a darker green/yellow pus which may smell

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Note: If the piercing is leaking a clear - pale yellow fluid then the piercing is not infected. This yellowish fluid is called lymph, and is a component of blood and is natural to the healing process.
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Some irritation is normal for piercings. Irritation will make your piercing red, swollen, sore, and it will lymph (have "crusties" and seep) longer and more than normal. Infection will make it red around the piercing and relatively large area of surrounding tissue, sore at the site and inches away, and it will seep dark yellow to green pus. An infection is also usually warm to the touch. Either way, if you have any concerns about your piercing, visit your piercer immediately.
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Determine possible causes of the infection. What did you use to clean the piercing? Did you wash your hands? How often are you cleaning your piercing? Make whatever changes to your aftercare routine are necessary to prevent future infections. You may also be affected by the jewelery material, especially if it is surgical steel or a low quality material that can affect nickel allergy.
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Normal soreness and irritation should respond to salt water compresses. Dissolve 1/8 tsp. non-iodized salt in a cup of warm water, and either dip your piercing into the cup or use a clean cotton ball to hold it gently against the piercing. Do this for 5-10 minutes once or twice a day. If your piercing is still red and sore, see your piercer or a physician immediately.
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If you think you might have an infection, get your piercing checked out by your piercer and/or a physician. Many infections require treatment with antibiotics. Remember that the longer you have the infection, the harder it will be to treat.

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But i would go get it re-pierced, you dont wanna get your ear infected ;)