u/PuzzleheadedText395

What can I do about my helix? Ive had it for over a year now and it still gets crusty and agitated. I spray with saline (not every day so as to not over-clean it) and I use a piercing pillow to sleep. (The skin around it is red and slightly raised, so I know the piercing channel isn’t close to healed yet even without taking out the jewellery)

I’m desperate to get a hoop in there but don’t want to force it before it’s ready, is there anything I can do to help it along? Will the end ever be in sight?

Piercing is 13 months old
6mm threadless (gold plated) titanium flatback
Followed correct downsizing requirements
Use brand neilmed piercing spray