Congrats on your new piercing! As fun as it is to welcome a ... you should apply an ointment like Vaseline Original Healing Petroleum Jelly," says Dr. King. "This helps to seal the healing wound ...

Helix piercings are more prone to infection due ... Friedler recommends applying a layer of antibiotic ointment and making an appointment to see your dermatologist or doctor as soon as possible.

"Remember piercings are open wounds ... Apply an antibiotic ointment two times a day after the area is cleaned. Use alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to keep the wound clean, once a day, at night ...