I have a keloid (the dreaded 'bump'!) on the back of my upper ear piercing?

how can i get rid of it, it's not sore anymore and is just all scabby feeling, cant see it to describe it cos its the back of my ear lol. but apparently its disgusting, which i can imagine!





anyone had this? i've tried everything, my mother suggested honey and a plaster but im not sure how that would work seeing as its all scabby now.





any advice would be appreciated!

I have a keloid (the dreaded 'bump'!) on the back of my upper ear piercing?
It is difficult to cure. Surgery to remove it is also not successful cz it recurs. You may try triamcinolone (steroid) cream locally for few weeks and see the result. It may become less conspicuous at least.


Good luck!
Reply:you can have them removed, however it's very expensive, and unless you plan on joining the air force, not worth the cost. they will go away on their own. i put peroxide on mine everyday and had to take the earring out. worked for me, however i know a few people that it didnt' work for. when the air force turned them away they said, "come back when it goes away." so i'm pretty sure they just fall away on their own.
Reply:This is why many doctors now don't perform piercings on the upper ear, because they can get infected and turn keloid. Once that happens it's very hard to get rid of it. I suggest you see your doctor.
Reply:Putting honey on an infection on your ear may make the infection worse.





Leave the ear ring in place (you don’t want the infection trapped). Make sure your hands are freshly washed very well; then, clean your ear several times a day with rubbing alcohol. Yes, it is going to burn like crazy. When you are cleaning it, roll the ear ring to make sure the alcohol is getting inside the ear ring. You can also soak a paper towel with salt water and use it as a compress on your ear. If it is still scabby and gross after about a week, or if it becomes red and warm to the touch, you’ll need to see your doctor, since you will need a prescription to clear up the infection. Using a Neosporin like product can make the infection worse and take longer to clear up since the petroleum base can trap the infection.





After the infection is cleared up; clean your ear ring daily with alcohol, and keep your hands off of it. The more you touch it, the more likely you’ll get another infection.
Reply:my boyfriend has 2 on his upper ear, he's tried all sorts but they are still there after 9 years, they have gone down a abit but I think you ight be stuck with it





having siad that he scars very easily so his might be a bit different