I just got my ears pierced and there's a painful bump. Is it infected?

If you got your ear pierced right over the bump, go back to the doctor, something might need to be done with the cyst. If the piercing is just purple and swollen keep cleaning it and if it doesn't go away soon take the earring out and leave it out. Mine usually just get un-infected if I leave them alone.

I've had them pierced for years. More.

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