ear piercing infection, =\ Options

[__xxfrappachino...]

well....my ear piercing in my left ear is infected and i was wondering if anyone knew what i could do to uh..make it..what's the word.....uninfected? or better? without closing the hole and piercing it again, cuz i've already tried that and the hole won't freakin close anyhoo, any help would be appreciated =)

[tootsie_kiddo]

rubbing alcohol is too strong for the skin on ur earlobe and near ur piercing. so do salt soaks. thats how i fixed my cartilage piercing and i healed my bellybutton piercing with saltsoaks.

salt soaks
For piercing cleaning/healing.

Soaking an angry or new piercing in warm saltwater is one of the best things you can do for it. Many use saltwater as their only cleanser. Hot, it's a natural astringent and can be helpful in drawing out infection and pus.

Most piercers prefer non-iodized sea salt; although some people have found that normal table salt can be an effective substitute. Conversely, most agree that epsom salts should not be used.

The most common mix is a quarter teaspoon of salt per 8oz of water. The solution should taste as salty as your tears.

(taken from the bme encyclopedia cuz i cudnt b bothered to xplain what salt soaks are)