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Conch piercing causing massive swelling, advice?

Hey everyone, I woke up today and the upper rim of my ear is significantly swollen, red, and puffy. I got my conch pierced on Sunday and I’m wearing titanium flat backs. I’m wondering if I should remove it or leave it on?

Is it normal for conch irritation to travel all the way up the ear like this, or does this look like it's turning into a cartilage infection that needs antibiotics? I’d appreciate any advice.

u/Aggressive-Show8777 — 1 day ago