Overcleaning and Harsh Products

Using alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or heavily fragranced soaps strips the skin's natural barrier and actually slows healing rather than speeding it up. Saline solution alone is sufficient for almost every placement.

Changing Jewelry Too Soon

Swapping jewelry before initial healing is complete is one of the most common causes of irritation bumps and migration. Always wait for your piercer's clearance, not just the absence of visible symptoms.