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Suggest Remedy For Swelling And Lump Near The Piercing In Ear Lobe

My ear lobe hurts, about 6 months back I hurt it trying to put a large earring (gold) in, it bled for a day or so, but when I took out the earrings, it healed. Since that time my right ear lobe seems slightly swollen, a small lump near the piercing and I can only wear earrings with very thin posts. It also itches and hurts when I put in and take out the earrings. How to get my ear lobe back to normal?
posted on Tue, 29 Jul 2014
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hi,


Welcome to HCM.


I understand your concern regarding painful swelling near your ear piercing.

I am suspecting keloid which can be treated chemically or surgically.

I suggest you get in touch with a surgeon who can examine the keloid and decide if it can be managed by chemical cautery or surgical removal.

I would also suggest you avoid the metal which has caused this reaction.

Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Swelling And Lump Near The Piercing In Ear Lobe

Hi, Welcome to HCM. I understand your concern regarding painful swelling near your ear piercing. I am suspecting keloid which can be treated chemically or surgically. I suggest you get in touch with a surgeon who can examine the keloid and decide if it can be managed by chemical cautery or surgical removal. I would also suggest you avoid the metal which has caused this reaction. Thanks.