Why are my nipple piercings still crusting and i am still having shooting pains after a yr?

Might be allergic to: Crusting means ongoing irritation or inflammation. You might be allergic to the piercing material? What kind of metal is it?

Infection/ metal all: Check for signs of infection: ^'ed redness, warmth, swelling. ^'ed tenderness, pus, red streaking, swollen lymph nodes or fever. Recommend keeping piercing in place unless directed by Dr (if removed – drainage tract will close up w ^'ed risk of abscess formation). Call Dr for medical evaluation. Your Dr may prescribe oral antibiotics or antibiotic ointments to apply to piercing site.