Helix and tragus piercings are the next step up on the ... This poses a greater risk of infection – AKA further pain – during recovery, so following the aftercare steps for your piercing ...

However, if you find yourself dealing with an infection or worsening ... "It's located above the tragus in the anti-helix." ...

If you think your piercing might be infected, try diluting tea tree oil and using that to disinfect the area, but if this doesn’t help it’s best to return to where you got it pierced to seek ...