What is this bump on my industrial piercing and how can I treat it? (Photo)

December 21, 2014
Asked By:Jtan97 in Chicago, IL

I got my industrial pierced 5 years ago and have had this bump since. I am unsure if this is a keloid or a hypertrophic scar. It used to be fairly small which didn't bother me, then all of the sudden it grew tremendously! I figured it was because I had to take my earrings out and out them back in often for cheerleading. Just recently I had to take all my piercings out for my cheer competition and now because of the huge bump I cannot get my industrial back in. The bump hurts but it is colorless.

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December 22, 2014

Answer: Bump on the ear after cartilage piercing

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Stephen Weber MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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December 22, 2014

Answer: Bump on the ear after cartilage piercing

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Stephen Weber MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 22, 2014

Answer: Piercing Scar

Stephen Prendiville, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 22, 2014

Answer: Piercing Scar

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December 27, 2014

Answer: Ear keloid after piercing

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Answer: Ear keloid after piercing

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