How to care for pierced ears
- Always wash your hands before touching newly pierced ears.
- Leave the earrings in your ears for six weeks or more, even at night.
- Regularly wash your ears with soap and water.
- Twist the earrings a few times daily.
- Put rubbing alcohol on your ears.
Do and don'ts after ear piercing?
The Dos and Don'ts of New Ear Piercings
- Don't use peroxide or alcohol. ...
- Do use antibacterial soap when cleaning. ...
- Don't use metals with traces of lead like sterling silver. ...
- Do use titanium or surgical stainless steel. ...
- Do maintain good personal hygiene. ...
- Don't overclean. ...
- Don't change your jewelry before it's healed.
How long does it take for newly pierced ears to heal?
The rate at which a piercing heals varies from person to person and can also depend on what type of piercing you get, but typically, a new earlobe piercing will heal in 6-12 weeks. Piercings further up the ear (especially those involving cartilage) can take several months.
