Ew! What is this dry, yellow, crusty stuff around my piercing?
Answer Don’t worry, this is perfectly normal, and appropriately nicknamed “crusties”. Crusties are just the result of your body trying to heal itself. Dead blood cells and plasma surface, and then dry when exposed to air. They do need to be cleaned carefully and thoroughly whenever you notice them. After a couple weeks, you will see less or possibly even none of the crusties.
Don’t worry, this is perfectly normal, and appropriately nicknamed “crusties”. Crusties are just the result of your body trying to heal itself. Dead blood cells and plasma surface, and then dry when exposed to air. They do need to be cleaned carefully and thoroughly whenever you notice them. After a couple weeks, you will see less or possibly even none of the crusties.
