After 6-8 weeks of wearing your first earrings, you may be concerned that they will be difficult to remove. The good news is that your worries are unfounded. If you need to keep your ears clean, you can remove your earrings and replace them with something else. If for some reason you're having trouble removing your earrings, there are several ways to loosen and remove them.
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Part 1 of 2: Removing the Earring
Step 1. Wash your hands
Wash your hands with soap and clean water. Dry your hands with a dry cloth and use a disinfectant. Rub the disinfectant all over the palm of your hand and blow it out.
- Earrings should only be removed after the length of time recommended by the piercer, usually at least six weeks. If the earring is removed too soon, the hole can close or become infected.
- If you have long hair, tie it back so you can easily reach your ears.
Step 2. Clean your ears
Take a cotton swab and dip it in rubbing alcohol or the cleaning solution that has been given. Gently rub it around the earring so that your ear is free of dirt and dead skin deposits.
- You can also use cotton buds if you're worried that regular cotton will get caught in your earrings.
- It's a good idea to clean your ears in this way every day until your earrings are ready to be removed.
Step 3. Position your fingers
Use the thumb and forefinger of one hand to hold the front of your earring. Use the thumb and forefinger of the other hand to grasp the back of the earring.
Keep a grip on the earring so it doesn't fall off as you remove the back of the earring and pull it out. You have to be very careful when standing in front of the sink
Step 4. Shake the earring backwards
Use your fingers to wiggle the earring so that it moves back and forth, loosening and slipping off the needle. You can also try removing the back of the earring from the needle if you can't wiggle it.
Do not twist your earrings when you first put them on and take them off. Twisting or twisting the earring will open the hole in your ear which is recovering. Constantly touching and twisting the earrings can also lead to infection
Step 5. Remove the earring needle
Once the back of the earring has come off, you can slowly pull the needle away from your ear, keeping your grip firmly in place. Repeat this process with the other earring.
Never push the needle through your ear to pull it back, even if the jewelry or pearl is small
Step 6. Install the new earrings
Disinfect your hands and let them air out. You should also disinfect the new earrings. Since your ears are still getting used to it, opt for earrings made of gold, surgical steel, or hypoallergenic materials. Avoid using hoop, hanging, or fishing hook style earrings as a second earring. These earrings are heavier and lower the ear canal or get caught in the hair. Allow the hole to heal for a few more weeks before wearing this type of earring.
If you prefer to leave your earring closed, wear the earring for (recommended) 6 weeks so that your ear heals. Then, remove the earrings and wash the ears daily until the holes are closed
Part 2 of 2: Troubleshooting
Step 1. Treat the bleeding
Your ears should not bleed when the earrings are removed. However, if you notice bleeding when the earring is removed, it may be a torn skin because the hole hasn't healed completely. Apply pressure to the ear to stop the bleeding. You can use gauze or a clean towel to press into the earring for 10 minutes.
If bleeding persists after 10 minutes, call your doctor
Step 2. Cure the infection
If you notice redness, swelling, or discharge, you may have an infection. Apply antibiotic cream to the ear. If your symptoms don't improve after a day, or you have a fever, or the redness spreads, call your doctor right away.
Make sure you continue to wear your earrings and clean your ears with an antiseptic solution. If you remove the earrings, the infection can spread
Step 3. Get rid of the smell
If you notice a bad smell in your ears or earrings after removing them, you need to get your ears cleaned better. Once your ear has healed completely, remove the earring and clean the ear with clear glycerin soap and warm water. You should also clean your earrings with clear glycerin soap and warm water. Clean regularly (every few days) to remove odors.
Dead skin deposits, oil, and bacteria can make your ears and earrings smell bad
Step 4. Control the pain
If your ear hurts trying to remove the earring, it's best to let it heal longer. Also, make sure you clean your ears well, as skin deposits can cover the holes. It's also a good idea to check whether the earrings are made of gold, surgical steel, or hypoallergenic materials. Otherwise, the ear may react to nickel or some other material.
If the pain persists after the earrings are changed and the ears are cleaned, contact a doctor
Step 5. Seek help if needed
If you still can't get your earrings off, ask a friend to help you get them off. You may have trouble seeing behind your ear, and having someone to help will make this process easier. If you're still having trouble, go back to where you pierced your ear.
The piercer should have a tool to remove your earrings
Tips
Make sure you insert earrings that are large enough for your ears after the initial earrings are removed. Earrings that are too small can get caught in the hole
Warning
- Do not remove the earrings for too long because the holes in your ears can close.
- Don't forget to continue cleaning your ears for 6-8 weeks with antibacterial soap.
