Apollo Pharmacy Sterilised Cotton Balls (30 count) are designed for general hygiene, personal care, and cosmetic purposes. They may be used to apply solutions or clean the intact skin around a minor injury; however, they are not specifically recommended for direct wound care or cleaning fresh piercing wounds. Cotton balls can shed small fibres that may stick to an open wound or interact with healing piercing sites, potentially causing irritation or affecting the healing process. For open-wound care and piercing aftercare, it is generally recommended to use products specifically designed for wound care, such as sterile gauze pads or sterile saline solutions, and follow the advice of a healthcare professional or qualified piercer if needed.