Why is there a bump on the back of my ear piercing?

Keloids from piercings Sometimes your body makes too much scar tissue, leading to keloids. This extra tissue starts to spread out from the original wound, causing a bump or small mass that’s larger than the original piercing. On the ear, keloids typically begin as small round bumps around the piercing site.

Should I pop the bump next to my piercing?

Can I pop my nose piercing bump? NO. With keloids and granulomas there’s nothing to pop ‘out’ of your bump. And with pustules, just because you think you’re a dab hand at popping pimples on your face, does not mean you should be popping pustules on your piercings.

How do I get rid of a bump on my tragus piercing?

If you aren’t experiencing severe symptoms, you may be able to use the following methods to treat your cartilage bump at home.

You may need to change your jewelry.
Make sure you clean your piercing.
Cleanse with a saline or sea salt soak.
Use a chamomile compress.
Apply diluted tea tree oil.

Will the bump on my tragus piercing go away?

Piercing bumps can be caused by allergies, genetics, poor aftercare, or just bad luck. With treatment, they may disappear completely.

Is it normal to get a bump on your tragus piercing?

Unfortunately, bumps are relatively common with cartilage piercings. They can form soon after your initial piercing or long after it’s truly healed. If you still have a bump after the initial swelling subsides, it may be: a pustule, which is a blister or pimple that contains pus.