Q: I got my cartilge pierced back in May now there is a bump exactly where my pierce is I tried not having an earring in for a day then the hole closed up in the back. And there is puss coming out of the bump!!! How can I get rid of the bump without my hole closing up.
A: its just puss build up, and since your skin is trying to heal the hole, the puss and bacteria is still trapped up in there, hence the bump. Squeeze(not too hard) the bump and work it out every day, and after rub antibacterial solution onto it, you can get it at piercing shops for about 8 dollars, or antiseptic. If none of that is handy rubbing alcohol will be good too. Over time the bump will get smaller and eventually the infection will be gone. Just keep it clean (: but dont over do it, or it might lead to over aggitation and just make things worse. good luckk! (: