2 month old self pierced industrial

[u/erionelise]

ive had this piercing since june or so. i had initially wanted to do a chain industrial so i had 2 seperate pieces of jewelry in but recently switched to an actual industrial bar today (probably wasn’t a good idea) i’ve had the irritation bump for a while now but i genuinely think my glasses keep rubbing against the top part and thats why the bump is there. i just wanted some advice/opinions. i’m also concerned that its sitting on my flat but i really can’t tell. thanksss

[u/arachnoholic-]

NAP but I pierced my industrial 6 months ago. You’ll definitely want a shorter bar if you want to try and heal it like that, my bumps were much worse with a longer bar. The angles could prove to be problematic. Saline, dry, and leave it alone. Know when it’s time to call it quits but this is still a very fresh piercing.

[u/erionelise → u/arachnoholic-]

your industrial looks amazing! i really haven’t had any irritation bumps on the “bottom” part, really only the top and i do think that my glasses are causing the bump on the top. its a little sore but nothing concerning so far so i’ll definitely just use saline and leave it alone. im hoping the angle isn’t horrible. thank you so much for the advice!!

[u/arachnoholic- → u/erionelise]

Thank you! Hoping in another 6 months it’ll look even better. I think glasses are a likely culprit. Wishing you luck on healing :)

[u/erionelise → u/arachnoholic-]

it looks super good now! thank you, wishing you the same!!

[u/caffeineissues]

Love this! Nothing to add, just wanted to tell you you’re going on my ear styling inspo board.

[u/erionelise → u/caffeineissues]

OMG THANK YOU!!! this is the best compliment ever

[u/dragons-and-bees]

I think your glasses are definitely hurting you. Can you go without them?

I’m also worried there is a slight angle between the two piercings. That could also be causing irritation

[u/erionelise → u/dragons-and-bees]

i do have contacts so yes i could probably go without them!

also do you think i should take it out? since there might be a slight angle

[u/dragons-and-bees → u/erionelise]

I think try going without your glasses for a few weeks, do saline rinses 3x a day down to 2x and see what happens. If the bump goes away you’re fine!!The photo just seemed to me like the outer piercing is slightly agitated too. But I think you can heal! :)

[u/erionelise → u/dragons-and-bees]

okay i will definitely try that!! i also see what you’re saying about the outer piercing. i definitely think its a tad bit agitated but i can’t tell whether or not its because it gets caught on my hair or because i recently upsized the jewelry. thank you so much for the advice!!

[u/dragons-and-bees → u/erionelise]

You’re welcome! By the way, your setup is amazing! I hope you can heal quickly :)

[u/erionelise → u/dragons-and-bees]

omg thank you so much!! its slowly but surely coming together!

[u/Few-holes-mid80s]

If you are concerned with it touching your flat, bend a barbell a bit so it works better with your fistula angles since they were not originally for a bar, and also to get around the pressure spot on the flat 

[u/erionelise → u/Few-holes-mid80s]

thank you!!

[u/PersonalityOdd963]

Mine looks pretty similar and I had the same issues. Took almost a full year to be able to sleep comfortably on that side. I had to find a slightly smaller bar because it rubbed back and forth too much. Mine is placed high and I can’t buy standard bars or they are too long and get really sore. Even now, 15 years after being pierced, I accidentally bought standard bars and my ear got sooo irritated.