How long does it take for a nipple piercing infection to heal?

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If your physician finds that the infection is severe, they might prescribe an antibiotic. It can take anywhere from one week to months for an infected nipple piercing to heal — depending on its severity, of course.

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Sea salt wash Gently place the infected nipple into the shot glass and then tip the glass up and press it into the skin, to create a seal around the infected area. Hold the water there for 5 to 15 minutes and remove it. Rinse the area with warm water and gently dry.

should I take out my nipple piercing if its infected? There are some very important things to avoid when treating an infected piercing. These things may make the infection worse or slow down healing time. Jewelry should not be removed from an infected piercing. If the jewelry is removed and the wound closes over while it is still infected, an abscess can form.

Similarly one may ask, how long does it take for a nipple piercing to heal?

Be prepared for a long healing time. Rings, for example, are subject to more rotation and torquing, so theres a chance they can take longer to heal than a barbell. On average, it takes between six and 12 months to fully heal a nipple piercing, as opposed to an earlobe piercing at six to eight weeks.

Why do nipple piercings stink?

Cause of the Smell Your body secretes a substance called sebum as part of its normal everyday work. Mix sebum with some dead skin cells and a little bit of bacteria, and you get some really potent smelling piercings! The discharge is semi-solid and smells like stinky cheese.