
Originally Posted by
Sirona
Navel piercings are notorious for being slow/hard to heal. The constant friction and movement really can screw you... Is it hot? Leaking pus? Are you running a temp? Any inflamed lymph nodes in the area (groin)?
If it is truely infected you'll need an antibiotic specifically for targeting infections of the skin like Keflex. In the mean time warm water and sea salt soaks are great at disinfecting and promoting healing.
Don't wait too long to get it looked at, the last thing you want is scarring, etc.
PS - If it is infected do not take out the ring... the piercing itself gives it a chance to drain where as taking out the jewelry and letting it closed over can leave you with a nasty closed abcess... bluh!
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