Can I use Bactine on my industrial piercing?
The outer opening of the piercing is best treated using liquid antibacterial soap or Bactine. If the liquid soap is too harsh it may be diluted 50/50 with water (avoid perfumed products). Apply liberally with a cotton swab or Q-tip.
Can you use Bactine on a healing piercing?
Remember… Do not use hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, Bactine, tea tree oil, Neosporin, or anti-bacterial soap on your piercing. Stay out of shared water while it is healing (lakes, creeks, hot tubs, swimming pools, etc.) for the duration of your healing time.
How do you clean a healing industrial piercing?
To clean your piercing:
- Soak a cloth or sturdy paper towel with saline.
- Gently wipe around each side of the barbell.
- Make sure you clean the outside and inside of your ear on each end of the piercing.
- Repeat this process several times until the holes are completely clean.
What’s the fastest an industrial piercing can heal?
“Estimated healing time is about 4-6 months; they can sometimes take up to a year to heal, though, based on aftercare and the individual client’s immune system,” says Faris. “Simply put: Healthy people heal quicker.” If you’ve gotten pierced before, you may feel comfortable with the healing process.
Does Bactine numb the skin?
What is Bactine? Lidocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). There are many brands and forms of lidocaine available.
Does Bactine spray burn?
coli. Bactine® helps prevent infections in minor cuts, scrapes and minor burns. NO STING-NO TEARS: These convenient products provide easier cleansing when your skin gets roughed up, cut up or scraped up. Bactine’s powerful formula also doesn’t sting.
What is the best thing to clean an industrial piercing with?
Industrial piercings can easily become infected if they are not properly cleaned and cared for. You should clean an industrial piercing twice daily with antibacterial soap or with a solution of warm water and sea salt for the entire healing period.
How do I know when my industrial piercing is healed?
Signs that a Piercing is Healed:
- The discharge has completely ended. Understand that there are period when it will cease during healing, so never use discharge as the only sign of the piercing be healed.
- The edges of the piercing holes are smooth and pull inward.
- The jewelry is loose and moves some what freely.
Can I put Vaseline on my industrial piercing?
Don’t use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, which can slow healing. You may cover the area with a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and a non-stick bandage.
What’s in Bactine spray?
Ingredients. Active Ingredients: Benzalkonium CI (0.13 %), First Aid Antiseptic; Lidocaine HCI (4 %), Pain Relieving Spray. Inactive Ingredients: Edetate Disodium, Fragrances, Nonoxynol-9, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water.