“Earlobe wound not healing after piercing?”
My earlobe wound is not healing. After piercing the earlobe it became thick. After wearing gold it's become pus-filled.
Female | 50 years old
Complaint duration: 1 year
Medications: No
Conditions: Earlobe wound
1 Answer
DermatologistDermatologist
It sounds like your ear piercing is infected or irritated and not healing properly. Since it has been a year, this could be due to:
Possible Causes:
Infection – Pus and swelling suggest ongoing infection.
Allergic reaction – Some people react to certain metals, even gold.
Keloid or scar tissue – Thickening of the earlobe may indicate excessive scar tissue.
What to Do:
Stop wearing earrings for now.
Clean the area with saline or antiseptic twice daily.
Avoid touching or squeezing the wound.
Use antibiotic cream if pus is present.
See a doctor if it doesn’t improve—long-term infections or keloids may need treatment.
For expert care, visit Irvine Skin!
To book an appointment at Irvine Skin, contact Dr. Shafa through the following:
Call us at (949) 551-1113.
Our Address: 113 Waterworks Way 100, Irvine, Orange County, CA, 92618, United States.
Schedule your consultation now: https://irvineskin.com/inquiry-now/
Possible Causes:
Infection – Pus and swelling suggest ongoing infection.
Allergic reaction – Some people react to certain metals, even gold.
Keloid or scar tissue – Thickening of the earlobe may indicate excessive scar tissue.
What to Do:
Stop wearing earrings for now.
Clean the area with saline or antiseptic twice daily.
Avoid touching or squeezing the wound.
Use antibiotic cream if pus is present.
See a doctor if it doesn’t improve—long-term infections or keloids may need treatment.
For expert care, visit Irvine Skin!
To book an appointment at Irvine Skin, contact Dr. Shafa through the following:
Call us at (949) 551-1113.
Our Address: 113 Waterworks Way 100, Irvine, Orange County, CA, 92618, United States.
Schedule your consultation now: https://irvineskin.com/inquiry-now/
