Piercing problems

[Randomme]

Hi everyone I just joined as I was worried about a lump that’s started to grow around my ‘tragus’ piercing, that looks a lot like this one. I got it around 3 weeks ago and have been cleaning it regularly with salt and cooled-boiled water but just noticed today and was hoping someone would know what it was or what I could do with it? I really don’t wanna take it out coz like it’s expensive and I really like it! Also hope this is ok to post here! Thanks!

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Hi Randomme - I'm not an expert, but honestly I would say to get to a doc. It looks to me like you might have an infection running in there. Sorry I can't help more..

[muirbabe]

Hi Randomme, like Caery, I think you should let a doctor look at it. It does look like it might be infected and I think you may well have to remove the piercing if you can. Probably better to get it seen as soon as its conveniant for you.