How can you tell the difference between a keloid and a bump?

A healing bump is a raised bump that typically just grows right above the piercing site. Healing bumps are generally skin colored and can be light pink while keloids look more like scars and can range from pink to a deep red.

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Just so, should I remove my piercing if I have a keloid?

Although you may want to, you shouldn’t remove your jewelry until your symptoms subside. If you take your jewelry out while symptoms are present, it may result in a painful abscess. If you aren’t experiencing severe symptoms, you may be able to use the following methods to treat your cartilage bump at home.

Furthermore, what does a keloid look like when it starts? Begin as a raised pink, red, or purple scar.

A keloid is usually a raised scar with a flat surface. The color tends to darken with time. It usually ends up being darker than the person’s skin, with the border being darker than the center.

Consequently, can I pop a piercing bump?

Can I pop my nose piercing bump? NO. With keloids and granulomas there’s nothing to pop ‘out’ of your bump. And with pustules, just because you think you’re a dab hand at popping pimples on your face, does not mean you should be popping pustules on your piercings.

How do you flatten a keloid naturally?

Home remedies

  1. Crush three to four aspirin tablets.
  2. Mix them with enough water to form a paste.
  3. Apply them to the keloid or wound site. Let it sit for an hour or two, then rinse.
  4. Repeat once every day until desired results are achieved.

How long does a piercing bump last?

When to see your piercer

It can take several weeks to fully heal a nose piercing bump, but you should see improvement within 2 or 3 days of treatment. If you don’t, see your piercer.

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