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- Keloid<\/strong>: A keloid is an overgrown scar tissue that forms due to your body\u2019s overproduction of collagen. It can be painful, itchy, and tender while growing. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Is it normal to get a bump by your nose piercing? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s common to get a bump on your nose piercing<\/a>. Some of the causes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Poor cleaning practices, including using the wrong product<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Allergic reaction to your jewelry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Poor piercing angle<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Touching your piercing with dirty hands<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Changing jewelry too soon or wearing the wrong type of jewelry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rotating your jewelry when your piercing is dry<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
When your piercing site is irritated and not properly cleaned, it increases your chance of getting a bump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nHow do you know if it’s a piercing bump or keloid? <\/h2>\n\n\n
\n![\"Nose](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/allthingsjewelryy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nose-piercing-bump.webp?resize=480%2C360&ssl=1\")
piercing bump<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"keloid](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/allthingsjewelryy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Keloid.jpg?resize=512%2C512&ssl=1\")
Keloid<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Piercing bumps and keloids are different in appearance. A piercing bump is usually similar in size to the piercing area and may contain fluids, while keloids often extend beyond the piercing site and are hard and lumpy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Piercing bumps usually happen a few weeks after you get the piercing, while keloids occur months after and may increase in size over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Still can\u2019t tell them apart? Read our full comparison post for more details: Do you have a piercing bump or keloids? (+ pictures)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can piercing bumps turn into keloids?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Piercing bumps do not turn into keloids. Although they result from your body reacting to the new piercing, different body processes cause them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A piercing bump is a reaction to irritation at the piercing site and typically disappears after a while. On the other hand, a keloid results from excessive collagen production and requires treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nHow to treat a piercing bump in 7 ways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Although piercing bumps usually go away without any treatment, here are some ways to hasten the process and avoid infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Change Your Jewelry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Nickel allergies are common and may cause you to develop a piercing bump. Other symptoms of a nickel allergy, which may be mild or severe, include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Itching<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Redness of skin<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Blisters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Burning sensation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Replace your jewelry with hypoallergenic jewelry, such as jewelry made from titanium<\/a>, solid gold, surgical steel, and niobium. The bump should fade away in about four weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udca1 Warning: Avoid using plated material because when the plating flakes, it may become lodged in the piercing.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, if your starter nose jewelry<\/a> is a hoop, change it to a stud since hoops move around a lot and may increase irritation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your piercing is still healing, let your piercer change your nose jewelry<\/a>. Changing it yourself may lead to more irritation and worsen the situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n2. Clean your piercing 2-3 times daily<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Your piercer will advise that you clean your piercing daily until it heals fully. Then, typically, they will recommend you use a sterile saline solution<\/a>. The saline solution can be in a spray form, or applied using q-tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before you touch your piercing, wash your hands with soap and water. Avoid fiddling with your jewelry while cleaning the piercing site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avoid using products like hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, Neosporin, Bacitracin, and anti-bacterial soaps because they can dry out the skin and prolong the healing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n3. Apply hypochlorous acid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Hypochlorous acid is naturally occurring in the body and is known for its antimicrobial properties and reducing inflammation. It is available as sprays like Briotech<\/a> and is safe to use for even sensitive skin. Spray it on your piercing bump up to three times daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n4. Sea salt soak<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A sea salt soak can calm irritated skin and help clean your piercing. Wash your hands with soap and water before attempting this procedure. To do a sea salt soak:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Pour one cup of warm water into a bowl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Add \u00bc teaspoon of sea salt and allow to dissolve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Soak non-woven gauze in the mixture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apply it gently to your piercing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
The sea salt soak usually softens crusties and makes them easier to remove with a q-tip. After removing the crusties, you can rinse your piercing site with the sea salt mix and pat it dry with a paper towel. Repeat this procedure two to three times daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n5. Apply diluted tea tree oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n