u/GentleButGreedy

TL;DR: PA itching relief needed

[31 y.o. / Nurse]

My piercing is 6 weeks old. Recently, it started itching periodically, especially after a shower. I still have some lymph discharge, but it’s reduced a lot over the past couple weeks.

My issue now is this persistent itch at the piercing site. It switches between my foreskin itching, the piercing site itching, itching in my urethra or all three, so I assume it’s nerves just sending signals while healing. It’s driving me insane. I use cool sterile saline to relax the nerves, or I’ll sit spread eagle in front of a fan but those only relieve the itching for a few minutes.

There’s no burning during urination, no swelling or pain, no discoloration of skin, or discharge at the piercing site. Idk how to alleviate it. I have ample knowledge on wound care - but piercing care, especially for a PA - I’m lost.

Any advise would help!