u/leosh_i

Been having an irritation bump that does not want to go away. I’ve seen the person who pierced my ears a few times now. I get told the same advice. Saline, hairdryer, don’t touch it.

I want to get a second opinion since that bump is still there. Has been for 9 months now

I found another place. But they don’t have any bookings for service/checkup. Only bookings for piercings/tattoos on their website

It says walk-ins are welcome but can I walk in and just ask for a check up?

I just don’t want them to look at me like I grew a second head. Do I call and ask? Whats the etiquette?

A bit of a weird post but please bear with me. I need to know if this is something other people experience.

I started painting my nails recently. A few times so far

This time around, after I finished painting and the polish dried, my nails felt a bit sore. I had a closer look and the sides of my nails are sort of pressed in the sides

Normally my nails have a flared shape to them at the ends. I’m guessing the nail polish dried and the sides pressed in.

It does look nice (imo) I’ve always wanted nails that had the sides straight and not flared out. I think it’s flattering on my hands. But it also feels sore. Should I be concerned?

Not sure why this happened this time around. I painted my nails how I usually do. Base coast, 2-3 coats of polish, and a top coat.

Is this a normal thing with polish? Does this happen to anyone else?

I feel like I am losing my mind. I’ve been getting a reoccurring piercing bump next to my right lobe for the past 9 months.

It’ll go away after a month or two and then reappear again. For reference, I’ve had my lobes pierced for a year and a half now

I’ve had it checked out by my piercer. He gave me a sterile saline solution soak. I used that for a week. It did help get rid of the bump but it came after a month

I saw my piercer a few times after that just to check on the healing process. Still not healed yet

I was told to keep cleaning with saline and to use a hairdryer to get rid of moisture. Which is something I already do

It’s frustrating. Just when it clears up, the bump reappears once again. I feel like if I breathe wrong, it’ll grow a bump again.

What else can I do?

Info/routine:
Jewellery: Titanium flat back, threadless ball end
How old: 1 year + 6 months
Irritation bump: 9 months on and off - right lobe
Neilmed saline spray - 1-2 times a week, rinse off in shower
Hairdryer - dry ears after shower
Donut pillow for sleep