How can I avoid an inflammation? | Navel piercing is inflamed – What to do?

How can I avoid an inflammation?

The best way to prevent inflammation of the navel piercing, especially in the sensitive healing phase, is to maintain it regularly and correctly. The piercer usually gives concrete instructions for the correct handling of the navel wound after the piercing. A regular cleaning of the wound, the careful removal of dirt by lukewarm water and the following disinfection is important for a good healing.

If possible, crusts and scabs should not be removed, as this will always cause new small wounds. Don’t worry, crusts and scabs come off by themselves during the healing process. Also, clothing that is too tight and rubbing should be avoided during the healing period, so that no additional irritation occurs. You should also avoid going to the swimming pool at first, as there are too many germs in the water. In addition, care should be taken to choose the right material to avoid allergic-inflammatory reactions of the body from the outset.

How dangerous is an inflamed piercing in pregnancy?

In principle, an inflammation in pregnancy is never good, as increased inflammation levels in the mother’s blood can have a negative effect on the child. To what extent this is the case should be discussed with your doctor. However, it is definitely dangerous for mother and child if the pathogens spread and, for example, blood poisoning develops.

The body and the immune system are already exposed to stress during pregnancy, which makes it all the more difficult to combat the pathogens. So consult a doctor early if you notice signs of inflammation. Prophylactically it is advisable not to get pierced during pregnancy.

Normally you should be pointed out in a piercing studio. If you already have a piercing, you should replace it with a special pregnancy piercing, which is longer and more elastic, whereby it adapts to the increasing skin tension.