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Earlobe scarring after piercing, how do I get rid of small knot/scar tissue?

I had my ears pierced (14g). Left one healed up find and is great. Right one gave me issues. It bleed a lot when it was pierced, it hurt more, and it stayed red much longer than the left. Eventually I noticed a knot/bump around it, which was red, swollen, and painful to the touch. So after some debating...

Posted to Healing & aftercare (Forum) by chaplin on 06-02-2009
rook is healing funky.

so, I got my rook pierced a little over a month ago. my best friend from home, who is a professional piercer, pierced me in her home with sterilized jewelry and all. essentially, she followed standard protocol. since then, it's never completely healed properly. initially, it was just sore. because...

Posted to Healing & aftercare (Forum) by playingtheangel on 05-05-2008
purpose of saline/sea salt?

So, from what I understand, saline/sea salt is used for soaks and sprays. Does anyone know why sodium chloride is specified throughout the industry? I understand why heat is important as it increases blood flow to the specified area. but why the saline/sea salt? I understand you dont want to use conventionaly...

Posted to Healing & aftercare (Forum) by just jake on 04-07-2008

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