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-
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Left lobe 17mm, Right lobe 3/4, 4g second left lobe, 8g septum (pierced at 16g)