Question 1

could this bump on my ear be a keloid from my piercings?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Mostlikely, it is a keloid and can be safely ignored unless it's painul or growing.

Question 2

can i use a&d ointment on a bump above my fourth ear piercing ?

Accepted Answer

A and D ointnent: Vitamin A and D ointment is mainly used for skin irritation and not for bumps like cysts, abscess, ingrown hairs, lipoma. A physician would have to inspect the bump in order to make a diagnosis and advise you.

Question 3

i got a bump around my ear piercing. its not a new piercing, i want to know if its a cyst or keloid. when i took my earrings out, it started to bleed. when i scratched it, it bled also. ?

Accepted Answer

Dermatologist: A dermatologist will determine the nature of your "bump". Treatment may follow. An injection of triamcinolone into it is likely to shrink it either way.

Question 4

what can i do if my closed piercing on my right ear left a huge bump. i don't think its a keiloid. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Keloid: A large bump after ear piercing is likely a keloid. See an ENT doctor for treatment.

Question 5

i have a bump on the back of my cartilage piercing, how to i make it go away without having to get my ear re-pierced?

Accepted Answer

Warm soaks: Try warm soaks 2-3 times a day.

Question 6

i have a bump that has formed on the top of my ear from a cartilage piercing that never healed.  is there a way to remove this?

Accepted Answer

Probably scar: This could either be a scar or perhaps a small cyst from trapped skin or inflamed cartilage. You can never completely remove a scar but it might be reduced in size and made less visible. Consult with a facial plastic surgeon for best treatment. Be aware that you probably will not be able to wear jewelry there.

Question 7

i have an old ear piercing that has a bump in the back end of it and i need to know how to treat the bump without closing the piercing.

Accepted Answer

Cyst: CSeeyour doctor and have it checked then they can give you a recomendation.

Question 8

i have a hard bump on three of my ear piercing  they have not seemed to have diminished or to have gotten any bigger. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Common: Can be acne cysts or  keloids (scar tissue). A dermatologist can help you. If they are not visible ; do not bother you, ignore them.

Question 9

i have a bump in my left ear lobe that's not from a piercing , doesn't hurt & i've had it once b4 but pretty sure it went away. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Bump: It is not possible to make a diagnosis without examining the lump. It could be a cyst like an acne cyst if you have had it before. However strange things often show up on people and sometimes it is necessary to biopsy a spot to know what is causing it.  See your doctor o have it evaluated.

Question 10

i had a piercing in the top of my ear and a bump started to form. i took the earrings out to see if it doesnt go away but it is just getting bigger and soar for the first time.

Accepted Answer

Infection: What you described suggests an infection. Apply triple antibiotic ointment, available over the counter. See a doctor as you may require systemic antibiotic.
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Bumps on ears after piercing

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Could this bump on my ear be a keloid from my piercings?

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Can i use a&d ointment on a bump above my fourth ear piercing ?

A member asked:

I got a bump around my ear piercing. its not a new piercing, i want to know if its a cyst or keloid. when i took my earrings out, it started to bleed. when i scratched it, it bled also. ?

A member asked:

What can i do if my closed piercing on my right ear left a huge bump. i don't think its a keiloid. what is it?

A member asked:

I have a bump on the back of my cartilage piercing, how to i make it go away without having to get my ear re-pierced?

A member asked:

I have a bump that has formed on the top of my ear from a cartilage piercing that never healed. is there a way to remove this?

A member asked:

I have an old ear piercing that has a bump in the back end of it and i need to know how to treat the bump without closing the piercing.

A member asked:

I have a hard bump on three of my ear piercing they have not seemed to have diminished or to have gotten any bigger. what could this be?

A member asked:

I have a bump in my left ear lobe that's not from a piercing , doesn't hurt & i've had it once b4 but pretty sure it went away. what is it?

A member asked:

I had a piercing in the top of my ear and a bump started to form. i took the earrings out to see if it doesnt go away but it is just getting bigger and soar for the first time.

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