Hi!! I just got a cartilage piercing A YEAR AGO and like for 1 month now i have a ball at the side of the piercing.Do u think that i should go to a doctor because i am really getting concerened is it normal to have a bump? Wat i reely want to know is if it infected can u please help me??? PLEASE IM DESPERATE
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category? Maybe give some free advice about: Fitness? charmed-cherry21 answered Saturday March 15 2008, 8:56 pm: After I got my cartilage pierced that happened to me, I changed the earring to a small hoop instead of the stud they gave me and instead of any other stud. Since the hoop didn't have the "back" like studs do it gave the bump time to be aired out I guess, and it went away. So I'd try that, and some neosporin or peroxide and if that doesn't work, then I'd definitely suggest going to the doctors.
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