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What Causes A Bump Around Nose Piercing?

Okay, so I got my nose pierced August 9th, but today I noticed that there is a bump forming around it. It looks somewhat similar to a pimple, and I am not sure what do to or how to treat it. Would it be okay to apply rubbing alcohol to clean it? Or are there other solutions?
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain a pimple like bump over the nose in the area of nose piercing seems to be most probably an infection in the area of piercing while can also occur due to allergy to the metal present in the earring in case if you are not wearing nose ring made of inert material like gold or plastic..

It can cause allergic reaction by the decomposition products formed due to decomposition of the metal by reacting with air and water.

1.I would suggest you to first of all gently remove your nose ring/ nose pin and do not wear them again till you get the infection resolved..
2. You can start cleaning the area of infection with antiseptic solution..
3.Apply Triple antibiotic ointment over it..
4.Do not let air or moisture to accumulate..

When it resolves wear gold or plastic nosepin/nosering only..

If it worsen consult a General Physician and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes A Bump Around Nose Piercing?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain a pimple like bump over the nose in the area of nose piercing seems to be most probably an infection in the area of piercing while can also occur due to allergy to the metal present in the earring in case if you are not wearing nose ring made of inert material like gold or plastic.. It can cause allergic reaction by the decomposition products formed due to decomposition of the metal by reacting with air and water. 1.I would suggest you to first of all gently remove your nose ring/ nose pin and do not wear them again till you get the infection resolved.. 2. You can start cleaning the area of infection with antiseptic solution.. 3.Apply Triple antibiotic ointment over it.. 4.Do not let air or moisture to accumulate.. When it resolves wear gold or plastic nosepin/nosering only.. If it worsen consult a General Physician and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..