2 days ago I got lower cartilage peircing. I ve been cleaning it regularly and have not had any redness it swelling. All I have had is a little bit of pain when my hair gets caught or if I lay my head on that ear. Well as I was turning the earring as I m supposed to do, I noticed a portion of the cartilage was numb. Is that normal?
Hi, Pain is quite common after body piercing. You can take simple analgesics like ibuprofen or Diclofenac for pain relief. Also apply local antibiotics like Mupirocin over the affected region. If there is any redness or signs of infection, you have to consult a physician immediately and get evaluated as cartilage is a delicate structure, and it is very much prone for infection. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.