New piercings often bleed, a normal part of healing as delicate blood vessels repair. Excessive touching, sleeping on the piercing, accidental knocks, and overcleaning can all trigger renewed bleeding ...

A piercing is infected if it is red, swollen, bleeding, and producing pus. To treat it at home, use topical antibiotics, a saline solution, and don't remove the piercing. See a doctor if the piercing ...