How do I get rid of a keloid caused by a nose piercing? (Photo)

September 7, 2018
Asked By:toritoritoridory in Chicago, IL

I got my nose pierced about 5 months ago and it never seemed to heal. At first my nose was numb and tingly at the tip and then I got this bump even though I cleaned it with saline 2x a day every day. Now,I soak it in salt water 1/2x a day and use diluted tea tree oil to minimize the bump. When I take out the piercing, the bump is sensitive and puss comes out even after I clean it. Would taking the ring permanently out make the bump bigger? How do I get rid of it?

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