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About Brian Skellie
Expertise
I can answer questions in regards to and not limited to: jewelry safety, specifically material, shape, proportion, and related issues; aseptic technique and sterilization as it applies to piercing safety; ethical issues of technique and bedside manner; the aftercare and recovery process for piercings. *Also available for live online video consultation.

Experience
Body artist and founder of Piercing Experience, http://piercing.org/ and SciCan Authorized Dealer of STATIM Sterilizers and related infection control products

Organizations
ASTM, AAMI, APP

Publications
The Point Journal of the Association of Professional Piercers, USA Today, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta Magazine, Creative Loafing

Education/Credentials
I regularly participate and teach in many APP educational programs. I keep current certifications for OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid, and CPR.

Awards and Honors
Best Freehand Piercer, Best of Atlanta

Past/Present Clients
Tens of thousands of one on one client experiences as the founder of Piercing Experience in Atlanta, GA, USA http://www.piercing.org/ *Body jewelry design and safety expert: former Member ASTM committee F04(www.astm.org)and former Member AAMI (www.aami.org) Research advisor and educator for the APP for over a decade(www.safepiercing.org) teaching advanced studio setup, sterilization and equipment management, freehand piercing, aseptic/sterile technique and much more. Distributor for SciCan StatIM sterilization and cleaning products. http://www.piercing.org/statim/

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Ear & Body Piercing - Second hole not healed after a year

Expert: Brian Skellie - 10/29/2009

Question
It's been more than a year since I got my second holes pierced and while one of them is fine, the other has yet to heal. It doesn't always hurt but it's (only slightly) bigger and blood and a clear fluid come out when I take out the earring. Is there any recommended type of cleaner? How should I clean it? I really want it to be healed already!

Answer
The jewelry and care are likely to be the main problems. A change of jewelry to a safer piece, as described at http://jewelry.piercing.org/ should help. That piece may be damaged or otherwise irritating your skin.

http://care.piercing.org/ can help with gentle and mild aftercare to help eliminate allergic reactions. If you sleep on the piercing, touch it other than while cleaning it, especially with a phone, the area could be constantly irritated or infected.

See a doctor or dermatologist if the problem gets worse or does not get better.

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