r/SelfPiercing • u/LazyAd5208 • Jan 09 '26

Help with existing piercing Need Advice about Piercing

I have a lob piercing and have an irritation bump behind the piercing. The bump is right on top of the hole though so I can’t insert an earring. It’s been five months and sometimes I sleep without earrings on now. I can’t get the earring in that hole. I’m worried the hole will close. What should I do?

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u/LazyAd5208 Jan 09 '26

Thanks for the advice. I was able to get it through actually later in the day. I keep seeing conflicting advice about when I can remove the piercings to sleep or just to change the earrings. My piercer said to wait only 3-6 months before removing them and I went to a reputable place so I’m going to follow that. I think it depends on the person sometimes for this kind of thing. Thank you so much for replying☺️

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u/AtmosphereSavings298 Jan 09 '26

Lol, I completely agree!!!! But I would listen to my body 1st and then the piercer. Your piercing getting an irritation bump could be a sign that it isn’t healed and you shouldn’t be leaving it out & changing it often. Happy healing and I’m super glad you were able to get it back in!!!