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Why you should avoid using hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol on a new piercing

With any new piercing, aftercare is key for preventing infection and scarring. According to experts, you don’t need a ton of products to keep your new bling clean and help support healing — in fact, less is more. To help you find the right piercing aftercare products — and steer clear of potentially problematic cleaning solutions which may surprise you — we spoke to two board-certified dermatologists about best practices and products for piercing aftercare.

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