What if my belly button piercing is purple?
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Unfortunately, as they are surface piercings, belly button piercings have a high rejection rate. If a piercing goes purple it could be a sign that it is indeed rejecting. I would suggest removing it and letting it heal and then in the future, perhaps you can get it re-pierced.
Is there a weird dark spot around your piercing? The cause of a gray or black piercing hole is usually jewelry made with improper or inferior metals that turn your skin black, gray, bluish-gray, or grayish-black in color. “Argyria” is the proper term for this condition caused by exposure to silver or silver compounds.
Are belly button piercings supposed to bruise?
A Normal Piercing… May be tender, itchy, or bruised for a few weeks. Redness may persist for several months to a full year in a navel piercing. May bleed a little for the first few days.
Why is my belly piercing purple and red?
Share on Pinterest Red skin around the piercing could indicate an infection. Some signs of an infected belly button piercing include: intense pain or a burning sensation at the site. bright red skin around the piercing, or red streaks coming from it.
How do you know if your belly piercing is infected?
Signs of infection include:
- severe swelling with pain and redness.
- yellow, green, gray, or brown discharge that has an odor.
- red lines that radiate from the piercing site.
- fever, chills, dizziness, upset stomach, or vomiting.
How do I get rid of the dark around my belly button piercing?
Rub the scar with a mixture of tea tree and coconut oil. Apply the oil twice a day. Repeat this process for three months, or until the scar has disappeared. You can also add other essential oils like jojoba oil, emu oil, or helichrysum oil to the mixture to get rid of your belly piercing scars.
How do u know if your belly piercing is infected?
Symptoms of an infected belly button piercing
- severe swelling with pain and redness.
- yellow, green, gray, or brown discharge that has an odor.
- red lines that radiate from the piercing site.
- fever, chills, dizziness, upset stomach, or vomiting.