Why is the back of my earring swollen?
Why are my earlobes swollen? A swollen earlobe is typically caused by damage or a reaction in the earlobe. Bacteria and other germs may get into the earlobe through a cut or piercing and result in an infection. On other occasions, a person may have an allergic reaction to a product or item used on the ear.
How do I get my earring swelling to go down?
Home Treatment
- Stop any bleeding by applying direct pressure to the piercing site.
- Apply a cold pack to help reduce swelling or bruising.
- Wash the wound for 5 minutes, 3 or 4 times a day, with large amounts of warm water.
- Elevate the piercing area, if possible, to help reduce swelling.
What to do if skin grows over piercing?
If you aren’t experiencing severe symptoms, you may be able to use the following methods to treat your cartilage bump at home.
- You may need to change your jewelry.
- Make sure you clean your piercing.
- Cleanse with a saline or sea salt soak.
- Use a chamomile compress.
- Apply diluted tea tree oil.
Will ear swelling go down?
Although most ear infections and other causes of swelling either resolve on their own or with antibiotics, some symptoms warrant immediate medical attention, as they may indicate an infection of the bones behind the ear.
Can your ear grow around your earring?
Unfortunately, earrings can sometimes become embedded in the ear, either because the ear gets infected and swollen, the earring clasp is too small or the earring is put on too tightly 1. When an earring becomes embedded, the earlobe grows over the back of the earring.
Why do I get lumps in my ear lobes after wearing earrings?
Lumps can form on the earlobe following a piercing. This is caused by the body making too much scar tissue, known as keloids, which spread out from the original wound, causing a small mass or bump which is bigger than the original piercing. A keloid will not go away on its own and will require surgical intervention.
How do you treat a swollen ear lobe?
A cold compress can decrease blood flow to the area, which can ease swelling symptoms. If you suspect you have a cyst on your earlobe, a warm compress can help. If your earlobe is painful, over-the-counter pain medication can also be helpful. In the case of bacterial infections, you’ll need antibiotics.