Can I put Aquaphor on my cartilage piercing?

Tattoo Goo and Aquaphor can be used throughout the entire healing process. A&D ointment should be used the first 3-4 days, then switch to a moisturizing lotion for the remainder of healing time.

How can I speed up the healing of my cartilage piercing?

Saturate a cotton ball or piece of a paper towel with saline solution and dab the area around your piercing. Alternatively, you can wet a paper towel, add a few drops of soap, and gently pat the area around the piercing. You can do this once or twice a day as your cartilage heals.

Can you put antibiotic ointment on a cartilage piercing?

Clean the earlobes or cartilage, front and back, three times a day with Hydrogen Peroxide. Gently rock the studs back and forth as you clean. Do not remove the studs for 4-6 weeks! After cleaning, you may apply a small amount of antibiotic ointment, such as Neosporin, front and back, to reduce the chance of infection.

What ointment is good for piercings?

Gently pat dry the affected area with clean gauze or a tissue. Then apply a small amount of an over-the-counter antibiotic cream (Neosporin, bacitracin, others), as directed on the product label. Turn the piercing jewelry a few times to prevent it from sticking to the skin.

Is Neosporin good for ear piercings?

NEVER USE: Bacitracin or Neosporin. Petroleum based ointments CLOG the piercing and make it difficult for your body to heal. NEVER USE Rubbing Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide, Claire’s ear care solution. These products are too strong and will irritate your skin and piercing.

Is aquaphor bad for piercings?

No. This is a very bad idea. In fact, I believe you will read on the packaging of both those products that they are “NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PUNCTURE WOUNDS.” Piercings are puncture wounds. Attempting to heal them with ointments like neosporin will not work out well for the piercing.

Can you put Neosporin on a cartilage piercing?

DO NOTapply any ointment such as Bacitracin, Neosporin or any other “triple antibiotic” ointment on your piercing. These prevent oxygen from reaching the wound and form a sticky residue, which can cause complications. They are NOT designed for use on healing piercings.

Can I put Vaseline on my cartilage piercing?

Yes, vaseline and petroleum jelly products are meant to protect the skin. No, you should not use it on your piercing. Second, the barrier may actually trap harmful bacteria inside of the piercing, which could cause an infection or worse.

Will Neosporin help a piercing?

Can Neosporin be used to heal piercings?

Attempting to heal them with ointments like neosporin will not work out well for the piercing. In fact on piercings like navel, eyebrow, surface and dermal implants it may even help the body heal by forcing the jewelry out of the body.

Is Neosporin or Aquaphor better for a cut?

Aquaphor and Neosporin are first-line treatments for minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. While you might think that the antibiotics in Neosporin will supercharge your healing time, research suggests otherwise. Below are some of the studies that compare the two products.

How do you get rid of an infected cartilage piercing?

Seek medical care for a cartilage piercing that is painful, itchy, red and swollen. For minor infections in soft tissue, take these steps: First wash your hands with soap and water. Then prepare a saltwater solution of 1 cup (0.24 liters) water with about 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir until the salt dissolves.

Does Aquaphor work on wound redness?

While they didn’t see any differences in the Poly/Neo group, they found that Aquaphor significantly improved redness, inflammation, and general wound appearance. And that’s not all. They also found that Aquaphor improved TEWL (transepidermal water loss). Bottom line: You don’t need to use fancy topical antibiotics to heal your wound.