Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before touching the piercing
Clean the area twice daily with sterile saline solution
Soak a clean gauze pad or cotton pad with saline and hold it gently on the piercing for a few minutes
Gently wipe away any softened crust with clean gauze or a lint-free pad
Rinse with clean water if needed and pat dry with a clean paper towel or gauze
Avoid twisting, turning, or removing the jewelry unless instructed by a professional
Avoid using alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, ointments, or harsh soaps on the piercing
Avoid touching the piercing with dirty hands
Keep makeup, lotions, and skincare products away from the piercing
Clean the piercing after sweating or exposure to dirt
Seek professional advice if you notice severe redness, swelling, pus, fever, or worsening pain