Daith Piercings And What I Did Wrong
I got my Daith pierced a year ago, let’s talk about it.
I have to say, for this being my dream piercing it has been a love hate relationship with healing for a few reasons.
🩸I was pierced with the incorrect jewelry.
When I was initially I pierced with a curved barbell. Although most piercings you are required to wear a stud or barbell in before switching to a hoop, the daith and septum are the only exceptions to this rule. Luckily, the gage was correct on the barbell and I didn’t need to shrink or gage the hole more.
🩸I was pierced too far back.
It is very important to inspect the dots before the piercing. The daith is a very tricky piercing to see through a mirror so it is very important you do whatever you can to make sure it looks good. Unfortunately for me, I got it pierced alone so I had no one to give a second opinion about it on. Because it is so far back in my ear it constantly came in contact with Q tips while I was cleaning my ear.
🩸I had a surgery 2 months in.
The surgery required me to take out all piercings or replace them with a glass retainers. While getting my retainer, I was told just how botched my piercing was. They recommended I switched to a regular hoop once I fully recovered from my surgery.
🩸I switch out my jewelry to early.
It’s not technically my fault, I blame the surgery. But switching out my jewelry (twice!) was the main cause for my problems. I started getting little bumps on the piercing called Keloids. Keloids are not something that can be popped. It’s tissue. Keloids can go away naturally if they are small enough, however if they get too large, they would need to be surgically removed.
🩸Notable Mentions:
- I wore earbuds
- I slept on my side
- I picked at it
My daith is now almost fully healed and soon I can change my jewelry out without pain or piercing bumps. To end things on a lighter note, here’s a summary on what I’ve learned.
💎Get pierced by a trustworthy professional.
If there isn’t information about your piercer on the website or the parlor, it’s risky!
💎 Don’t put anything in your ear.
Earbuds and Qtips especially. You can still use Qtips every now and then, just be mindful!
💎 Only put saline on your ears.
Throughout my healing process, I’ve talked with countless piercers. Some tell me I should soak it in epson salts and others told me put tea tree oil on it. Although these may be natural remedies there is NOTHING natural about a piercing. If you get down to the roots of it, it’s a stab wound.
💎 Make sure you are pierced with good jewelry.
Titanium is my go to. I luckily go to a parlor that doesn’t have mixed metal jewelry. They also will give me a special piece of paper before the piercing showing me that the jewelry is sterilized.
Daith piercings are very beautiful pieces of jewelry. And they can be a pain to heal. But with patience and proper treatment the piercing can heal in as little as 8-12 months. I hope this post doesn’t tarnish your decision of getting one, rather educate you on what to be mindful of.
Hey everyone! Following up on my daith piercing journey, I wanted to dive a bit deeper into some of the issues I faced and what I wish I knew from the start. Dealing with a daith piercing can feel like a minefield, especially when things go wrong! One of the biggest takeaways for me was understanding anatomy. My article mentioned I was pierced “too far back,” which is a common anatomical mistake. When considering a daith, a good piercer will assess your ear's innermost cartilage fold to see if it's prominent enough. If your anatomy isn't quite right, the piercing might be forced, leading to constant irritation, migration, or even rejection. I learned the hard way that a daith needs a specific 'shelf' of cartilage to sit properly. Always get a professional consultation before piercing to ensure you have the correct anatomy – don't be afraid to get a second opinion if something feels off! Let's talk about those pesky irritation bumps and the fear of infection. My article mentioned keloids, but it's crucial to know the difference between a minor irritation bump and a full-blown infection. An irritation bump (often called a 'piercing bump') is usually a small, red, often fluid-filled bump right next to the piercing. It's typically caused by trauma – like sleeping on it, snagging it, using harsh chemicals, or incorrect jewelry. Mine definitely flared up when I switched out my jewelry too early and used that curved barbell initially. These bumps can often be resolved with proper aftercare and removing the irritant. However, a severely infected daith piercing is a different beast and needs professional medical attention. Look out for signs like excessive pain, throbbing, green or yellow pus (not just clear or whitish lymph fluid), significant swelling beyond the initial few days, and redness spreading away from the piercing site, sometimes accompanied by fever. If you suspect an infection, do not remove the jewelry, as this can trap the infection inside. See a doctor immediately. Another huge factor for me was daith piercing with earbuds. Seriously, just don't! I know it's tempting, but the pressure and friction from earbuds can constantly irritate a healing daith, leading to those dreaded irritation bumps. For the first few months, I had to completely switch to over-ear headphones or just enjoy silence. It's a small sacrifice for a beautifully healed piercing! Similarly, try your best not to sleep on your piercing side. A travel pillow can be a lifesaver here, allowing your ear to rest in the middle opening without pressure. Finally, a quick note on jewelry. While my piercer initially used a curved barbell, which is okay for some piercings, for a daith, a captive bead ring (CBR) or a seamless ring (*hoop*) made of high-quality implant-grade titanium is generally recommended for initial piercing. These allow for easier cleaning and less pressure on the healing tissue. My experience with the curved barbell definitely contributed to my issues, as did switching my hoop out too soon. Trust your piercer's recommendation for initial jewelry, and don't rush the change! I hope these extra insights help you on your daith piercing journey and prevent some of the headaches I went through!
for your keloid their is piercing bump drops on amazon i was very hesitant to get them for my daith but they work very well for me and it helped the pain with my daith:) i hope that helps and any healing tips for the daith? i got mine in september it’s ok but it’s def not fully healed.