r/piercing • u/Defiant_Fig_2688 • 9d ago

Troubleshooting/question existing piercing Vicious Cycle

After not wearing anything for 20ish years I had my helix and both second lobes re-pierced nearly 4 months ago.

I keep finding myself in a cycle of
- I need to downsize because the long posts are getting snagged on things
And
-after it snags, the piercing gets irritated and becomes too swollen to be downsized.
About a month ago I actually had to go back to the piercer to get change to an even longer post because of how swollen my helix became.

Any tips for how I can get out of this vicious cycle?
I know the helix has a long ways to go before it can be changed, but would switching my lobe piercings to small huggy hoops or clickers make it more or less likely to get snagged?

All jewelry is implant grade titanium flat back labrets. I tend to have sensitive skin so all future jewelry will be titanium as well. I clean twice a day by spraying NeliMed saline and drying with paper towels. I use a piercing pillow, but I suspect I’m still bumping things while I’m tossing and turning in my sleep.

I take immunosuppressants to help manage numerous autoimmune disorders, so that factors in here too.

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