Is it normal for a belly button piercing to be red after 3 days?

When a piercing is new, it’s normal to see some swelling, redness, or discoloration around the site. You may also have some clear discharge that dries and forms a crystal-like crust around the piercing.

Is it normal for a new belly button piercing to have pus?

It’s normal for a white or yellow-colored fluid (not pus) to ooze from your new piercing. This may form a crust that can itch or feel tight.

How do you know if your belly button piercing is infected or just healing?

Some signs of an infected belly button piercing include:

1. intense pain or a burning sensation at the site.
2. bright red skin around the piercing, or red streaks coming from it.
3. a fever.
4. discharge, which may smell bad, from the piercing.
5. a swollen bump near the piercing.

Is my belly piercing supposed to be purple?

Piercees and medical professionals alike frequently see a normal, healing navel that has become irritated and pronounce it infected. Some discoloration (pinkish, brownish, or purplish), secretion of clear or cloudy fluids, and induration (hardening of tissue) can all be present in a normal healing navel piercing.

How do I know if my belly piercing is rejecting?

Signs that a piercing is migrating and possibly being rejected include:

1. more of the jewelry becoming visible on the outside of the piercing.
2. the piercing remaining sore, red, irritated, or dry after the first few days.
3. the jewelry becoming visible under the skin.
4. the piercing hole appearing to be getting larger.

What a healing belly piercing looks like?

When a piercing is new, it’s normal to see some swelling, redness, or discoloration around the site. You may also have some clear discharge that dries and forms a crystal-like crust around the piercing. These symptoms should get better over time.

When I squeeze my belly button piercing pus comes out?

You might notice that your navel feels warm to the touch, may look inflamed and might be sore. This is okay on the first two days of getting your piercing. However, if the redness persists causing your piercing to swell and you see smelly, greenish-yellow pus oozing out of it, it is time for prompt action.

How do you know if your belly button piercing is being rejected?

Why is there a bump on my belly button piercing?

Keloids are overgrowths of scar tissue that form at the site of skin injury. They’re a common side effect of piercings and some people are more prone to keloids than others. They’re harmless, but can be annoying and occasionally painful.

Is my piercing infected or irritated?

A piercing is infected if it is red, swollen, bleeding, and producing pus. To treat it at home, use topical antibioitcs, a saline solution, and don’t remove the piercing. See a doctor immediately if the piercing is worsening as it can lead to scarring.

What does a rejecting Belly piercing look like?

Symptoms of piercing rejection Signs that a piercing is migrating and possibly being rejected include: more of the jewelry becoming visible on the outside of the piercing. the piercing remaining sore, red, irritated, or dry after the first few days. the jewelry becoming visible under the skin.

How do you treat an infected belly button?

To treat an infection Keep the skin of your belly button clean and dry. Use an antifungal powder or cream to clear up a yeast infection. For a bacterial infection, your doctor might recommend using an antibiotic ointment. Some infections may require oral antibiotic treatment, incision and drainage of the cyst, or both.