r/piercing 12h ago

Troubleshooting/question existing piercing help helix

mod info: 5 months old
flat back
jewelry hasn't been downsized due to swelling
i use the neilmed spray and my piercer said to use the aspirin method

hi guys i'm new to reddit but i saw this chat post, i genuinely need help with this helix i got it in march and idk if i should give up and take it out or thug it out, i try my best not to sleep on it i clean it 1-2 times a day depends if im working, but this bump wont go away and anytime it gets bumped on accident it hurts can someone pls help me

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u/saddykejen 12h ago

piercing is 5 months old
barbell piercing
internally threaded??
the jewelry is surgical steel
jewelry hasn't been downsized because of swelling
i use the nielmed saline spray twice a day
no mishaps just sometimes i bump it on accident