What type of jewelry is best for a belly button piercing?
I have had my belly button pierced for 2 years and all of a sudden it's getting itchy and uncomfortable and I think it may have something to do with the jewelry. I honestly don't know what it is, can't be great though cuz it was less than $20. It's beginning to get a little dark (the piercing). If I change the jewelry will that help the darkness go away?
Other - Skin & Body - 4 Answers - 2008-12-09 15:35:26
Best answer: You need to remove your current piercing and retire it:) Let your belly button heal and clean it. Upgrade to a surgical steel belly button ring or 14k gold (Not Plated).
Good Luck!
All answer: Answer 1 Try andonized titanium. They are the least allergenic metal. I've had a titanium barbell in my rook for 4 or 5 years now without a problem but the steel ones start to break down much faster. (I'm allergic to nickel in the steel) 2008-12-09 15:39:46
Answer 2 yeah, it sounds like the jewelry you got wasn't very high grade, you need to be buying jewelry thats made from surgical steel. 2008-12-09 16:40:42
Answer 3 You need to remove your current piercing and retire it:) Let your belly button heal and clean it. Upgrade to a surgical steel belly button ring or 14k gold (Not Plated).
Good Luck! 2008-12-09 23:03:10
Answer 4 Take the jewelry out and wash the belly button very good with alcohol and q-tips. Use Surgical steel, or Gold for your piercing. Any silver, copper, or the other metals will turn a little and possibly irritate the piercing. 2008-12-11 14:58:09