When I had mine pierced, by a friend, and then just a few days later, the second one pierced by my wife, who hadn't ever done one before, nor since, I was told to use Triple Anti Biotic Ointment, (Neosporin, for those that want a name brand), regularly, and 'turn the earring(s) regularly, to keep the hole from trying to close. So playing with it, when it is new, apparently, was a good thing. I still have both, and they don't look too shabby, if I say so myself.
