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Helix piercing

My friend pierced my cartilage 3 days ago and it’s been doing fine till now it’s been getting swollen and I’m not sure if that’s normal. She pierced it with a needle and we disinfected everything. It’s red and swollen at the top of my ear and I’ve been doing sea salt soaks but i don’t know if it’s part of the healing or if I should take it out ? Any suggestions or advice?
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You can NEVER fully disinfect any needles and it is stupid to pierce yourself in a setting where not everything is fully and professionally sanitised.

Is the piercing still hot? Is it leaking and is it still overly painful? Don't just take it out. Continue cleaning it but you should get it checked by a doctor.
It’s not leaking or painful it’s just red and warm
This is why you don't let your mates pierce your ears

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