Piercing Bumps: Causes, What Helps, and What Makes It Worse

Most ‘piercing bumps’ are irritation bumps—not infections. The fix is usually reducing irritation and improving jewelry fit.

Common causes

• Sleeping on it or snagging it.

• Over-cleaning or harsh products.

• Jewelry that’s too long/short or the wrong material.

• Changing jewelry too early.

What helps

• Sterile saline 1–2x/day.

• Keep it dry after cleaning/showering.

• Avoid touching and makeup/hair products near it.

• Come in for a checkup/downsizing if needed.

Avoid these

• Tea tree oil, aspirin paste, alcohol, peroxide.

• Popping or picking the bump.

• Switching to cheap jewelry.

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