Is it normal to get bumps in the ear after piercing?

Question

Hi doctor,

I got my ears pierced last week. I have small bumps on that site. In my left ear, the skin is peeling. What could it be?

Answer 1

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.

The bumps signify there is some local inflammation. If there is associated pain, discharge, pus or fever then you need to take appropriate antibiotics as these are signs of infection. I suggest you to visit your doctor who performed the surgery for physical evaluation. Mild bumps without above-associated symptoms will get relieved by some anti-inflammatory drugs like Paracetamol or Chymotrypsin and hot fomentation.

The peeling in the ear could be due to an allergy to the earring or whatever you are wearing in the ear. But it could also be an allergic response to any cream or ointment you had applied. I suggest you to take tablet Paracetamol 500 mg twice a day and observe. If it worsens or develops any additional symptom it needs physical evaluation. Otherwise, it will subside.

Please send me the photograph of the ears for further support. It will help me to understand the local condition better, so that I can give you decisive instructions.