how long after getting a piercing does a keloid typically form and be noticable?
I got my nose pierced in April and on the side of the piercing there is a small bump. Not even the size of the jewel of the stud. But do they form this late? How do I know if it's a keloid or not?
keloids don't typically form unless you've got skin that is prone to keloiding.
more likely it is a hypertrophic scar or some other type of hypergranulation. this can be caused by the piercing being knocked around, being slept on, or even by a simple nick in the jewelry.
keloids are the result of an overgrowth of scar tissue. they only get bigger and have to eventually be removed by a doctor, and even then can still grow back. hypertrophc scars and hypergranulations don't get as big and will eventually go back down with proper care.
if you've stopped doing sea salt soaks, start doing them again Chammomile Tea bags have also been known to help the tissue go down. do not expect it to go down overnight though. it takes time for scar tissue to heal/fade/go away.
it would be good for you to go in to a piercer and have them look at your bump, and also check the jewelry for any possible nicks
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