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The dreaded piercing “BUMP”
There are many reasons why lumps and bumps can occur beside piercings – particularly on the nostril and ear cartilage – however the most common reason is if the new piercing is knocked or caught on a towel or clothing. It’s easy to forget we have a fresh piercing especially if we’ve never worn that particular piercing before – until we knock it and then the OUCH is usually enough to remind us to be more careful next time.