Piercings are a great way to give your look a little boost, but in some people, the aftermath can be a littler more challenging. If you’re dealing with a keloid (a type of scar tissue that has the ability to grow and expand) or an irritation bump, you might find yourself a little more wary of getting your ear pierced. But the truth is, piercings are only as harmful as you let them be.
If you were ever worried about the safety of piercings, and whether or not they might lead to keloids or irritation bumps, you should stop. That is because piercings, by and large, are painless and do not lead to keloids or irritation bumps.
Keloids and irritation bumps are two different types of bumps that people often confuse for each other. But it’s important to be aware of the difference in order to find the best treatment for your particular issue. Here are some of the differences between keloids vs irritation bumps.
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What Are Piercing Bumps?
A piercing bump is a bump that develops in an area where a body piercing was done. Generally, a piercing bump occurs because the area where the piercing was done becomes inflamed and swollen. The bump is a natural response to the trauma. The bump is a reaction to the inflammation and trauma that occurs when a piercing is done.
A piercing bump is a reaction to a piercing of the skin. This can occur due to the jewelry pierce or from the insertion of a pimple filled with serum. This is also known as a hematoma. The process of healing is usually rapid and is usually painless. The bump is usually not visible to the naked eye. The bump will disappear within a few days. The bump will not be present if the jewelry used is removed.
The bump can be on your ear or earlobe, on your nose or the cartilage of your nose, on your upper lip or on your chin. A piercing bump is usually red, swollen, and oozing. With proper treatment and follow-up, the piercing bumps should go away on their own, or can be easily treated with over-the-counter medications.
What Are Keloids?
Keloids are a type of scar that forms a raised bump on the skin. This can be a visible or not, depending on the size of the keloid. They’re usually caused by a wound that’s left unprotected on the skin and has a tendency to heal in a way that’s not symmetrical.
Some of the factors that may contribute to the development of a keloid are the patient’s skin type, the type of wound, and the patient’s genetics. Keloids are typically classified as either hypertrophic or non-hypertrophic.
How to know the difference between Keloid vs Irritation Bump
Keloids and irritation bumps can be tricky to tell apart, but there are a few ways you can make the process a little less confusing.
You can compare the size of the bump to the size of your thumb. The bump should be about the size of your thumb. It should not be larger than your thumb. If the bump is bigger than your thumb, it is an irritation bump and not a keloid.
The second way is to compare the skin of the bump to a piece of paper. If the bump has skin that is the same color as a piece of paper, it is a keloid. If the bump has a skin that is lighter or darker than a piece of paper, it is an irritation bump.
The keloid will also be raised and it will have a different texture to it. If you want to be more specific, you can check for a difference in the appearance of the skin.
A keloid will also look more purple and will not be as shiny as an irritation bump. If you want to use a medical term, that is a keloid is a type of scar tissue that forms as a result of too much tissue irritation.
How To Treat Piercing Bumps & Keloids
If you notice swelling, redness, or a raised bump after getting a piercing, it’s important to follow the care instructions provided by your piercer to get the issue resolved. In some cases, the issue will be resolved with proper care, but in other cases, a visit to the dermatologist is needed. One of the most common piercing bumps is the keloid.
It is a raised, red bump that can be seen on the skin around the piercing. It is often caused by the piercing gun or too much force or pain. It is treated with antibiotics or topical creams, but it can sometimes be treated with surgery.
The other most common type of piercing bump is an irritation or allergic reaction to the jewelry. It can appear as redness and swelling, or it can be a pimple-like bump. The site of the piercing can also become irritated or inflamed. The only way to treat it is to change the jewelry.
The bumps will eventually fade away and the skin will return to normal. If you have an irritated piercing bump and you are seeing swelling and redness, it is important to consult with a dermatologist. They will be able to determine if the bump needs to be drained, cleaned, or needs antibiotics.
What causes Piercings to Bump?
Piercings can be really beautiful, but they can also cause some additional problems. Some of these include infection, redness, swelling and bumps.
All of these side effects can be caused by an infection that can happen when your piercing is not cleaned properly. The most common cause of these bumps is the formation of a keloid or an irritation bump.
A keloid is a scar that can form around the piercing and is caused by your body trying to protect it from the piercing. It can also be caused by the body trying to heal the piercing.
An irritation bump is a scar that can form on the surface of the piercing that is caused by the body trying to heal the piercing. Luckily, both of these are easily avoidable. You can avoid the keloid by taking care of your piercings properly and doing a proper aftercare.
This can help prevent a keloid from forming in the first place. You can avoid an irritation bump by doing the same thing.
Conclusion
A keloid is a scar that forms faster than normal. It can be caused by injury, surgery, or a tattoo, and itches, burns, or itches. There is a difference between a keloid and irritations that are caused by piercings. A keloid will form if the irritation is caused by a piercing.
If it is caused by a surgical procedure, the keloid will be limited to the area of the procedure and will disappear or shrink a few weeks after the procedure. The keloid will stay the same size and will not disappear. An irritation caused by a piercing is different because it will heal after six weeks. It will go away and heal on its own.
I am Patricia Robinson, an amateur writer with a passion for body piercings. I’ve been crazy about piercings since I got my first one, a little stud in my ear, when I was just 10 years old.
Fast forward to now and I’ve got more than a dozen piercings scattered across my body – tongue, navel, ears, nose, you name it! I just want you to get give honest-to-goodness advice from someone who’s been there, done that, and got the piercings to prove it!
