What is Body Modification

Body modification (or body alteration) is the permanent or semi-permanent deliberate altering of the human body for non-medical reasons, such as: sexual enhancement; a rite of pass...

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nose ring got infected!
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i've only had this nose piercing for about 3 or 4 months, but i am pretty sure it's getting infected. my nose is all swollen around the stud and it's a little sore around the hole. i took some ibuprofen to reduce the swelling and i've been cleaning the piercing regularly and keeping the skin around my nose clean. is there anything else i should be doing?
thanks!
Posted on 10/30/09, 01:10 pm
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Reply #1 - 11/01/09  2:36pm
" It is possible after that long for it to get infected . What are you cleaning it with that may be a problem . Alcahol and peroxide are big no no's . Sea salt and sterile water mixture should work . If you can find H2ocean products there spray is amazing . Just avoid touching it unless you just washed your hands . Make sure you clean it right after the shower in case you got anything in it from your hair or face "
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Reply #2 - 11/03/09  12:50am
" i've been cleaning it with sea salt and it's so much better! it's much less swollen and doesnt hurt anymore. thank you! "
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Reply #3 - 11/09/09  11:18pm
" No problem I know how much it helps and how well it works . I used to be a piercer . "

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