I think I have an infection after changing my new piercing.Updated a month ago

This can happen when changing into earrings that are not hypoallergenic. Do you know what kind of earrings you are wearing? Do they contain nickel? We always recommend wearing hypoallergenic earrings to help prevent infection!

It takes up to a year for a piercing to fully heal. In that timeframe, you may have some normal drainage (usually clear, sometimes bloody), itchiness, or tenderness in the area.  All of these are normal findings and are not indicative of an infection. Occasional redness or a small amount of swelling may be noted as well.  However, signs and symptoms of an infection include yellow-green or foul-smelling drainage, a large amount of redness and swelling that does not go away on its own, and in extreme cases, fever (temperature of 100.4 F or higher).  If you have any of these symptoms, please seek medical care with your primary care provider for further evaluation and treatment.

The best way to prevent an infection is to follow the cleaning regimen with your aftercare solution and only wear 100% hypoallergenic and nickel-free jewelry.  Always wash your hands before cleaning the piercing.  Make sure that you clean your new piercing 2-3 times daily.