Is it safe to wear earrings while sleeping?

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When you insert a new earring, it is important to hold it in place so that the new piercing does not close. This means that you will always have to wear earrings even when you sleep. So is it safe to wear earrings while sleeping?

1. Is it safe to wear earrings while sleeping?

Ears are one of the most popular places for piercings. However, this does not mean that ear piercings are without risks or side effects. When you get a new piercing, the most important thing is to hold it in place so that the new piercing doesn't close. This means that you will always have to wear earrings even when you go to sleep. But these rules don't necessarily apply to old piercings. Wearing earrings while sleeping can sometimes be harmful, depending on the type and size of the earrings. In the worst cases, you may even have to see a doctor. However, if you have ever worn earrings to sleep without any side effects, this does not mean that you should repeat the habit in the future.
The general rule is to avoid wearing earrings while sleeping, with the exception of when you get a new piercing. You will need to keep these small studs in place for 6 weeks or so, or until the piercing heals. But if you've been piercing for a long time, avoid overnight nickel earrings, as well as large hoops and drop or drop earrings. These may increase your risk of painful side effects.

2. Harm of wearing earrings while sleeping

Some common but serious side effects associated with wearing earrings while sleeping are:

2.1 Torn skin

During sleep, your earrings can get caught in your bedding or your hair. When you move around or roll over in your sleep, you run the risk of tearing your earlobes when your earrings get caught in the sheets. Large earrings as well as styles with openings such as loops and slings can increase this risk even further.

2.2 Headache

If you wake up with frequent headaches, wearing earrings to sleep could be to blame. You may be at greater risk if you sleep on your side because earrings can press on your head and cause discomfort.
Accordingly, practice sleeping without earrings to see if your headache improves. Since you have to leave your earrings on if you get new earrings, try sleeping on your back instead to help relieve headaches.

2.3 Infections

Wearing the same pair of earrings for a long time without cleaning the piercing can cause dirt and bacteria to accumulate. This can lead to an infection, and possibly even inflammation of the ear cartilage. Signs of an infection include:
Red Swelling Pain Painful Drainage

2.4 Allergic reactions

Wearing earrings to sleep can also increase your risk of being allergic to nickel. This is a commonly used material in costume jewelry. This is also a common allergy, with about 30% of people who wear earrings have an allergic reaction.
Repeated wearing of nickel jewelry can cause a red, itchy rash, and wearing earrings to sleep can also increase the risk of eczema around the ears. So the best way to avoid a nickel allergy is to wear earrings made from steel, sterling silver or at least 18 karat gold. New piercings will include one of these hypoallergenic materials, so you won't have to worry about an allergic reaction to nickel when you sleep with your piercing. firstly.

3. Precautions for new piercings

When you get a new piercing, you must wear earrings when you sleep so that the piercings do not close. This will take several weeks to give the skin time to heal. Therefore, during this time you should take some measures to prevent possible undesirable effects including:
Use simple, flat earrings without pearls or jagged edges to avoid in case of getting caught in clothes, fabrics from bedding, etc. Lie on your back when sleeping instead of lying on your side to minimize discomfort. Use new piercings made of professional hypoallergenic materials. Do not twist or play with the earrings to reduce the risk of irritation and infection. Only touch jewelry when you are cleaning the area and make sure you wash your hands first. Your piercer will probably tell you to wait at least 6 weeks before removing your original earrings. You can schedule an exam with them so they can make sure the holes have healed properly. Care and clean the skin around the earrings 2 to 3 times daily with a solution of saline or gentle soap and water. While the skin heals, the piercing may bleed slightly. This is considered normal with new piercings, but these symptoms do not last more than a few days. Call your doctor right away if you experience any of the following symptoms after sleeping with earrings :
Redness accompanied by a rash that does not improve Swelling that develops and gets worse A tear in or around the piercing There is pus from the piercing Headache or itchy ears that do not go away. In a nutshell, the ear is one of the most popular places for piercings. However, this does not mean that ear piercings are without risks or side effects. It is important to take care of earrings, whether they are new or old. Wearing earrings while sleeping should only be done with new piercings, and with old piercings should not be done. Because wearing earrings while sleeping is not safe and can cause some unwanted effects.

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