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I have a possible small tear in my lobe piercing - what should I do?

JayJayKay
I have continually noticed a pain in my main lobe piercing - just slight when pulled or when putting in/taking out earrings. I usually wear small/medium size studs but occasionally wear lightweight dangle or heavier studs. When I took my stud out the ear bled a decent amount. I did some research and some experimentation and I think I may have ripped a small tear. It's not quite noticeable by eye but I notice the earring moves around in that piercing more than it's opposite. What should I do?

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