Faux Clip-On Nose Ring 24g - 925 Sterling Silver - No Piercing Needed - Fake Nose Hoop

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Use a gentle cleanser and caution to apply spot treatments with either salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to fresh piercings, as they're more sensitive and prone to burning or stinging.

Read our editorial guidelines to learn more about how we keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.If there are any signs of infection (red, swollen, hot to the touch, a yellow or green discharge), ask your dermatologist for a topical antibiotic or ointment. Normal effects of inflammation associated with a nose piercing include redness, swelling, warmth, and some pain.

AFTERCARE: Camp says to wash the area with a sterile saline solution to prevent scabbing and induce healing. Ahead, Brendan Camp, MD, a double board-certified dermatologist, and certified piercer,Janeese Brooksoffer tips on getting a nose piercing should you decide to take the plunge. Do note that because some studios might not be offering piercings at the moment, it's not advisable to take matters into your own hands. Nostril Piercing: The most popular and recognized nose piercing, a nostril piercing goes through the center of the nostril and can play host to a variety of jewelry.If the inflammation doesn't subside within a couple days or if it worsens, Camp says, "it may be a sign of an infection or a foreign body reaction, meaning that your body is 'rejecting' the newly introduced piercing" in which case, you should seek medical attention. If you intend on wearing a ring, you can experiment with placement before your actual piercing using a faux hoop nose ring. The nose is a prime spot for bacteria, so, to avoid growth, clean the area twice a day and avoid soaking it in pools, hot tubs, and baths.

Although everyone has a different threshold for pain when it comes to body modification, nose piercings are associated with relatively minor discomfort. He advises using a solution of white vinegar, known for its antibacterial properties, diluted with water to calm the odor. He also recommends using an acne dot, or a "small circular hydrocolloid dressing that helps dry out a pimple" if you break out near a new nose piercing.Rhino Piercing: A more unique piercing, the rhino piercing goes through the tip of your nose and exits through the skin above your septum, resembling, you guessed it, a rhino's horn. Press Fit: A 2-piece jewelry style in which a hollow post is inserted from the inside of the nostril; a gem or "top" is then pressed into the post from above. The most common material is metal, but you can also find them made from plastic, glass, or even wood. Hoop Nose Rings or Captive Bead Rings:A ball closure hoop, or captive bead ring(CBR),that stays in place with a captiveball.