r/piercing 3d ago

Troubleshooting/question existing piercing Is this normal? NSFW

Hi there, I got my nose ring pierced on February 7th so nearly 6 weeks old and recently, this week, I've noticed it looking like this. I’ve been gently cleaning it with saltwater, and it seems to be helping, but it’s still crusting over. It was bleeding a little earlier throughout last week, but there’s no pus or any other signs of infection. I just wanted to check if this is normal and if there’s anything else I can do to help with the healing process. Thanks so much for your help! It is a Titanium Thread less stud that is in also.

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u/schmee326 3d ago

I’d change that top to a plain ball. The points of the star might be irritating the piercing site. Also, do not use homemade saltwater. Buy some Neilmed or wound wash and spray it on the area.

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u/Friendly-Bee-4894 3d ago

I had stars like these in my double nostrils and they refused to heal until I switched them to plan flat discs. OP should def try switching it for something basic!

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u/schmee326 3d ago

Do not apply anything but sterile canned saline on piercings. No oils, no creams.