Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. The piercing area had become infected. I would suggest you following things: keep that area clean. Don t touch it with dirty hands. Clean area with spirit thrice a day. Then apply polyfax plus ointment over it. Wash hands before and after touching. Take acetaminophen for pain (if occurs) take cetirizine (if itching occurs) If condition does not improve then systemic antibiotic therapy would be required. Report to hospital if: Condition remain same after 2-3 days Any unusual symptom appears Condition deteriorates. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.