Expert answer:
The care that one must have with a piercing in the septum is basically the same of the piercings placed in other places of the body, that is to say, adequate hygiene with water and antiseptic soap.
However, since the septum is located inside the nose, in a humid region and conducive to the development of, we need more attention at the beginning and quite strict hygiene.
Care of a septum piercing:
- Remove the piercing and wash the site and piercing every day, with water and antiseptic soap; in the healing period, cleaning should be done twice a day;
- Use scarring ointments or local antibiotics prescribed by a doctor to prevent infection;
- Wash hands with antiseptic soap before touching the piercing;
- Do not let other people touch your piercing without washing your hands;
- Avoid sauna, pool, sea, lagoon and river baths, and excessive sunshine during the healing phase;
- In the healing period, avoid contact with third party fluids such as saliva, sweat, secretions, blood, semen.
O healing time The average of a septum piercing is 2 months and a half. If the site becomes red, itchy, and has purulent discharge, see a GP or general practitioner.
