Piercing Bump

Cartilage piercings on ears and noses are prone to getting “bumps” - small, raised scars around the exit holes of the piercing. Sometimes they are caused by loose or incorrect jewelry, by rough handling, or by piercing with a piercing gun. Often it is just bad luck. Although these bumps are not dangerous, they can feel unpleasant and itchy. If you want to get rid of a cartilage piercing bump, you will have to have patience as they can take a while to disappear. However, if you are consistent, they should disappear within two to three months, and your piercing will be good as new. See Step 1 below to get started. 

STEP 1. 

Use a salt soak. A salt soak is the safest, most effective way to deal with bumps - it will reduce the size of the bump and help it to disappear over time. To use:

Add ¼ teaspoon of sea salt to one cup of distilled water. Stir until the salt is completely dissolved. Warm up.  

When the salt water has cooled slightly (you want it to be as hot as possible without burning your skin), submerge piercing in the solution or dip a clean gauze pad into the cup. 

Hold the soaked pad against the bump or emerge for five to ten minutes. Leave your jewelry in, but avoid pulling or pushing it around. Rinse well with warm water. 

Repeat the salt soak once or twice daily until the bump has disappeared. If the bump persists longer then a week add on step 2.  

STEP 2.

Use tea tree oil after a soak. Some people have success in healing piercing bumps with tea tree oil, which is a common ingredient in many home remedies due to its antibacterial properties. 

Make sure to but 100% pure therapeutic grade tea tree oil, as this is least likely to cause irritation. 

If your skin is not sensitive, just apply a drop or two of the tea tree oil directly to the bump. Do this once or twice daily after step 1 until the bump disappears. 

If you do have sensitive skin, it is a good idea to dilute the tea tree oil (which is very strong) with a drop or two of water before applying it to the ear. 

STEP 3. 

NoPull Piercing Disc

When worn for a bump, NoPull Piercing Disc proves time and time again to smooth out and heal this condition safely, quickly, without discomfort, and without anxiety! In most cases, the NoPull Piercing Disc is worn for 2-4 weeks for great results. 

Place one disc on each side with the “bump” and wear with your jewelry until bump disappears.

Jewelry recommendations replacing an industrial bar with small barbels to allow discs to compress each side, for a nose you will need a flat back labret style. 

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