A bump near a new piercing is most likely a Keloid. A Keloid is basically a scar cause by condensed scar tissue from the piercing. I have a few due to piercings, and I've noticed that as time goes on, the Keloids become less noticeable and irritating. It's very common and nothing to worry about. However, if it begins to enlarge or hurt really bad, seek medical attention as you may have an infection.
If its an old piercing its most likely scar tissue, if its a new piercing its most likely getting infected and there is pus in the bump.
Use a q-tip and just dab the bump with the oil. Use it after you clean your piercing. I usually apply it twice a day but if that's too harsh for your piercing, only use it once a day. You don't want it to go inside the piercing, just on the bump. The oil will dry out the bump and it'll start flaking off in layers. If the tea tree oil doesn't affect it, it could be the jewelry. Especially if its a ring and gets hit often.
Yes, it is. Just not if the bump is still there. Just take care of it this time. The bump that you refer to is normal for new nose piercings. I (as well as any other good body piercer) would recommend H2Ocean for the aftercare of your piercing. Make sure that you go to a clean, sterile shop!
One can purchase helix piercing services in Toronto at the Entertainment District and New Tribe Piercing and Tattooing. A helix piercing is a piercing located near the top of the ear.
Your piercing is infected and you should remove it. You should go to a doctor to get a prescription so the infection goes away and so you do not get very sick.
Swelling with any lip piercing is normal and to be expected, it's nothing new or frightening, just maintain the piercing and the swelling will ease over time.
The bump you are referring to is most likely what is called Hypertrophic Scarring. Scarring of this type is usually caused by excessive irritation to the piercing. This irritation can come from overcleaning, overusing salt water, playing with the jewelry, changing jewelry too often, etc. Clean the piercing once a day with antibacterial (Dial) soap -- not more than that. Salt water soaks can be very damaging to your piercing of overused or abused. If you must use salt water soaks, never more than once a day. Pick one piece of jewelry, and stick with it. The more you change your jewelry, the more irritated your piercing is going to get. Never touch your piercing unless it is to clean it -- it is a bodily ornament, not a toy! When you do clean it, make sure your hands are washed first. Dirty hands spread bacteria! Good luck!
Swelling is normal for a new piercing.
A new eyebrow piercing hurts for about 1-2 weeks and it takes 6-8 weeks to heal completely.
You can cheerleader with a new navel piercing. Be sure to secure the piercing and keep it properly covered to prevent any snagging that may possibly occur.
Nope. Wait 2-3 months to swim with a new piercing.
The best way to know if your new piercing is infected is by the visual appearance. If the piercing is red or inflamed, it may be infected. It also may be hot to the touch.