Are antibiotic ointments bad for piercings?

DO NOTapply any ointment such as Bacitracin, Neosporin or any other “triple antibiotic” ointment on your piercing. These prevent oxygen from reaching the wound and form a sticky residue, which can cause complications. They are NOT designed for use on healing piercings.

What to put on piercing to prevent infection?

To prevent infection and encourage healing:

1. Clean oral piercings with mouthwash. If you’ve had your tongue, lip or cheek pierced, rinse with an alcohol-free, antiseptic mouthwash after each meal and before you go to bed.
2. Clean skin piercings.
3. Avoid swimming.
4. Don’t fiddle with your piercings.
5. Keep the jewelry in place.

Can you take antibiotics preemptively?

Antibiotics to prevent infection. Antibiotics are sometimes given as a precaution to prevent, rather than treat, an infection. This is called antibiotic prophylaxis.

Will antibiotic ointment kill infection?

Both Neosporin and Bacitracin stop bacterial growth, but Neosporin can also kill existing bacteria. Neosporin can treat more types of bacteria than Bacitracin can.

Can I use antibiotic on ear piercing?

Don’t use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or antibiotic ointments. These can further irritate the skin and slow the healing process. Don’t remove the piercing. This can cause the hole to close up and trap the infection.

Can antibiotics heal piercings?

When should I see a doctor for an infected piercing? , says Shannahan. Don’t wait to see if an infected piercing will heal on its own, especially if you already see it worsening. A doctor may recommend topical antibiotics such as Neosporin, or oral antibiotics, depending on infection severity.

Can you put antiseptic cream on infected piercings?

IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE Antiseptic preparations such as Savlon cream or spray, TCP, Hydrogen Peroxide, Lavender oil, Tea tree oil, Dettol, Surgical Spirit etc – DO NOT USE THESE to clean your piercing! These are very harsh and will cause irritation and delay healing.

What antibiotics treat piercing infections?

Treatment / Management Conservative treatment of minor local infections includes warm compress and over-the-counter or prescription topical antibiotics such as bacitracin or mupirocin. Oral antibiotics such as cephalexin or clindamycin provide coverage for streptococcus and staphylococcus.

Do antibiotics make you more susceptible to viruses?

Share on Pinterest Researchers find that antibiotics could make the body more vulnerable to viral infections. Antibiotic resistance has become a pressing issue for researchers and healthcare professionals.