{"id":3826,"date":"2021-12-12T12:43:52","date_gmt":"2021-12-12T12:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inksanepiercing.com\/?p=3826"},"modified":"2023-02-27T14:50:24","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T13:50:24","slug":"stinkende-piercing-waarom-stinkt-mijn-neuspiercing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inksanepiercing.com\/en\/stinkende-piercing-waarom-stinkt-mijn-neuspiercing\/","title":{"rendered":"Stinky piercing: why does my nose piercing stink?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ever suffer from a smelly piercing or earring? It is also called ear cheese <\/strong>named because some say it smells like cheese. Don't worry, you're not the only one. It can happen to anyone. Read what you can do about it here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cause of a smelly piercing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So how does this come about? First of all, we are talking about a piercing that is fully healed. It is completely normal for a piercing to leave an odor during the healing phase<\/strong>. The reason is because healing releases wound fluid and blood. On top of that, dead skin cells and body fat also play a role. This combination can cause the piercing to have an unpleasant odor. Take care of the piercing properly with the aftercare treatment instructions you were given. If you are still concerned, contact the shop where you had it placed and they will help you further with the proper aftercare treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don't remember what the treatment entails? Check out our page <\/a>for a detailed explanation of the do's & don'ts on aftercare for a beautiful and healthy piercing! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, when the piercing is fully healed, despite cleaning the piercing, it may still leave an odor. This is because there leftovers linger<\/strong> to the piercing. It could be anything. Think sweat or body products such as soap and shampoo. It could also be that the piercing is inflamed. You can recognize an inflamed piercing<\/strong> to the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n