Nape Problem

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Tuesday January 13th, 2009 @ 9:49 AM

Filed under: Surface/Unusual

Hi, I have had my nape pierced for about 6 1/2 months but over the last month or so it has developed two large red lumps around the two points, especially on the left side. I was wondering if you know what they are and how to clear them up?!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/KenjiStepUp/DSCF0072-1.jpg

I have been cleaning the piercing twice a day with a salt water solution and I have been doin salt water baths also. I’m nearly 100% it is not an infection as my piercing hasn’t feel this good, it is not sore, uncomfortable or itchy.

I hope someone can help me because I love it! Don’t want to get rid of it!

Thanks!

Luke

From the picture, I’d say your piercing was on its way out. Alot of the rise on the bar is visible which means that it is becoming shallower. I would seriously consider retiring it at this stage so’s to avoid too much scarring and then have it pierced again at a later date. If you allow it to heal at this point, there is no reason why the scar tissue would limit future placement.

I’m sorry. I know that’s not the answer you wanted to hear.

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