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Infected ear lobe piercing?
I got 3rd ear lobe piercings on both ears about 11 weeks ago, and the one on the right has had a bit of white pus for about a week, and there is a lump that seems to be surrounding the hole. I can still take the earring out and put it back in, and it doesn't hurt. It doesn't appear swollen, and it's not red or hot. I've started cleaning it twice a day, not sleeping on it, and putting a chamomile tea bag on it twice a day (which my mother says helps with infections). I only take out the earring once every few days to see if the lump is still there. Should I be leaving it in, or should I take it out completely? I know you're not supposed to take out a fresh piercing that's infected, but mine is over 2 months old.
Is this a normal infection that should go away in a couple weeks with proper cleaning and care, or should I be more worried and go to the doctor?
edit: the lump is 'inside' the lobe tissue(i don't know how else to put it) and is not a visible bump or anything
1 Answer
- 6 years ago
What you need to do is you need to soak your ear (piercing in), in warm SEA SALT water. Doing this will help immesely, they recommend doing this for all new piercings. The lump is a keloid, it should become smaller and go away after a little while of soaking.
Soak for 5-10 minutes, do so twice a day.
You need to leave it is. Constantly taking it in and out will interfere with the healing process.
Source(s): I have over 8 piercings, including a 3rd lobe piercing.
