Apply the earring clasp loosely to allow for swelling. After washing the hands and cleaning both sides of the earlobes with rubbing alcohol, turn the posts approximately three rotations. Do this twice a day. By the end of 6 weeks, the lining of the channels should be healed and earrings may be changed as often as desired. Prevention of later infections Remind your child not to touch the earrings except when inserting or removing them.
Fingers are often dirty and can contaminate the area.
Clean earrings, posts, and earlobes with rubbing alcohol before each insertion. Apply the clasps loosely to prevent any pressure on the earlobes and to provide an air space on both sides of each earlobe. Polish or discard any posts with rough spots. At bedtime, remove the earrings so that the channel is exposed to the air during the night. Prevention of injury to the earlobe Remind your youngster that dangling earrings can lead to a torn earlobe requiring plastic surgery.