Yikes, yeah stick to no flare plugs or single flare (without a groove for the o-ring) for a fresh stretch. Blood and pus is never good, so downsize or just go naked and do a sea salt soak at least once a day. Also don't touch them any more than neccessary, it'll just irritate them even more.
-Petra-
Left lobe 5/8, Right lobe 3/4, 4g second left lobe, 10g septum (pierced at 16g)