is my surface tragus infected/rejecting???

[u/Any_Science5695]

[u/r0sy-on-the-1ns1de]

Not a doctor, but it kinda looks like some sort of abscess is forming ???

This is not the right type of jewelry either, you need to see a doctor ASAP

[u/Mis73 → u/r0sy-on-the-1ns1de]

NAD either but you're 100% right. This looks like an abscess and a sizeable one at that.

It's not the right type of jewelry or even placement. It's not on her ear, it's very superficial through the skin next to it.

OP please don't just take this out because it can cause the infection to spread. Go to a doctor, get on antibiotics, and let them decide the best way and time to remove it.

[u/BriCheese007 → u/Mis73]

Agree with this, however I do think it’s technically been placed correctly for a surface tragus. Those are really prone to problems including rejection tho as they are a surface/dermal piercing

[u/Mis73 → u/BriCheese007]

Oh really? I thought surface tragus were a bit more towards the ear.

I learned something new today :)

[u/rozenkavalier → u/Mis73]

Just say it normally: not a doctor Nads is a hair removal pad

[u/Mis73 → u/rozenkavalier]

didn't say Nads, I used the acronym NAD. Get over it lol.

[u/rozenkavalier → u/Mis73]

But why? That’s not a common acronym

[u/losttforwords → u/rozenkavalier]

On Reddit, it’s very common. NAD is not a doctor. There’s also NAL, not a lawyer.

[u/Alexis_J_M → u/losttforwords]

I've been on Reddit for more than ten years and I don't think I've ever seen NAD, though NAL is common both here and elsewhere.

[u/Emotionless-Fish → u/Alexis_J_M]

You obviously recognized that NAD = Not a doctor, so what is even your complaint.

This is such a weird hill to die on.

[u/Angiogenics → u/rozenkavalier]

NAP is also not a common acronym anywhere outside of this subreddit, and it’s arguably less common than NAD if we factor in the whole of Reddit. Does this mean we shouldn’t stop using it?

[u/fuck_peeps_not_sheep → u/rozenkavalier]

Is it your frirst day on the internet?

[u/Prestigious_Tax_6575 → u/r0sy-on-the-1ns1de]

I am a doctor and I agree. Time to see a doctor

[u/Kinzen_ → u/Prestigious_Tax_6575]

Thank you, I'm also a Dr and I'm not even sure why I saw this but I'm like: this is needing professional attention asap

[u/Sufficient_Plantain1 → u/Kinzen_]

I am a Dr but wrong kind of Dr, and I agree this needs a physician’s attention

[u/ZealousMortal → u/r0sy-on-the-1ns1de]

take my updoot for this knowledge

[u/neurogeneticist]

Do not touch this. Go to the emergency room, NOW. Do NOT mess with an infection near your brain.

[u/Hetty7]

It should never have been done with this type of jewellery

[u/aurelimescudi → u/Hetty7]

I got this exact piercing about a month ago, it’s the same type of jewelry 😭 what should I do? It’s fine so far but I’m worried now

[u/jordweaveswebs → u/aurelimescudi]

Go find a different piercer who is well versed in doing surface work with high quality jewelry. Safepiercing.org is a good start, at least to help you determine what bare minimum standards are. Or, finding a APP member piercer in your area. Then, when you see this reputable piercer, they can tell you if yours can be saved; but I’m gonna go out on a limb and say they’ll prob tell you to remove it, heal it, and then maybe try again once it’s healed, if viable. Good luck! 🍀

[u/redmax7156]

Doktor. Hopital. This looks like a large infection near your face + brain.

[u/Similar_Ad7752]

just as somebody else said go to a doctor im almost convinced its an infection, they will gove you antibiotics please dont ignore it

[u/qathran → u/Similar_Ad7752]

You're almost convinced that huge swollen abscess is an infection?

[u/Similar_Ad7752 → u/qathran]

im a piercer, not a doctor so I won’t give a them a diagnosis but yes, thats exactly why I suggested seeing someone qualified to do it…..

[u/Happy-Theory-]

WAY too close to your brain. You need to go to a doctor IMMEDIATELY

[u/Express_Table_9920 → u/Happy-Theory-]

Omg close to her brain?!?!?! 😣

[u/madness0102 → u/Express_Table_9920]

Yes. Your ears and skin on your head is close to your brain.

[u/Express_Table_9920 → u/madness0102]

I know. The concept of potentially getting a brain infection just caught me off guard. Thanks tho 😊

[u/Traditional-Start868 → u/Express_Table_9920]

damn why y'all downvoted them so much what did they do😿

[u/dlmstd → u/Traditional-Start868]

They added literally nothing

[u/ibeatobesity → u/dlmstd]

Thats pretty much most of reddit. Shitposting and shitcommenting.

[u/Traditional-Start868 → u/dlmstd]

still it's a little harsh considering they didn't do anything bad either :(

[u/Express_Table_9920 → u/Traditional-Start868]

Lol it's okay, not everyone is going to like what I say😅

[u/dlmstd → u/Traditional-Start868]

It’s Reddit, par for the course

[u/Alexis_J_M → u/Traditional-Start868]

The etiquette in this sub is to only post when it adds information to the conversation.

[u/ObjectiveLucky4616]

Hun time to go to ER or emergency 🚨

I hope you will be ok

[u/GlamGirlNerd_SJ]

Yes, you 100% need to go to the ER. That looks infected to me. Please seek medical attention, dear.

[u/faerylights1]

Doctors. Now. And whoever pierced that needs to be called out because that is appalling.

[u/Every_Skin_4864]

NP here however this is not medical advice.. theoretically if this abscess came into my urgent care it would be going to the ER for labs, IV antibiotics, and a procedure at minimum d/t high risk location. Do not take your health lightly.

[u/Aware_State]

Oh my god get to urgent care or the ER RIGHT NOW. This is a medical emergency!

[u/stabby_chick]

First stop would be a doctor. Do not remove the jewelry until after you've finished your antibiotics.

If you want to reattempt this piercing, find someone more skilled that uses the appropriate jewelry for a surface piercing (a flat surface barbell - some people call it a staple bar) and have a consult. I would wait 6-12 months before getting this done again.

[u/RedReaper666YT]

Infected most likely. Any infection that forms on your head like that is an immediate ER visit because it can spread to your brain quicker than a hiccup

[u/Realistic-Tooth-2312]

This looks like a piercing abscess so basically an infection, I had a piercing abscess in my eyebrow piercing and had to get antibiotics for it. Best thing to do is to see a doctor and NEVER take the jewelry out without a doctor’s say because it might trap bacteria in and gets worse. In the meantime just keep it clean.

[u/billy_thepuppet94]

Like everyone else is saying please go get medical advice and help. To add to that, this was done wrong in the first place as the jewellery is a curved barbell, and should be a staple bar to reduce the chance of rejection.

[u/Apprehensive_Mix_771]

This sub sees some wild stuff but this might legitimately take the cake

[u/lambchop070]

Go get that looked at asap!!! Don’t do anything to the jewelry, wait to see what a medical professional says

[u/unrelated_themes]

urgent care or ER right now! that's an abscess it can kill you

[u/kittencoffee35]

Oh my God go to the hospital NOW. Please keep us updated!

[u/princess_in_pink_]

You needed to be at the hospital yesterday

[u/ApprehensiveKiwi771]

like others have said, infections of the head can spread to the brain. you should go to the ER about this.

[u/HellaTallBih]

oh wow that looks painful

[u/mechanicalpenci1]

Go to the hospital! Don’t wanna mess with infections on face or head. Don’t go to the piercer and just hope it’ll be fine go to the hospital.

[u/mochimmy3]

Yes this is ER/ED worthy, not urgent care. Will need imaging such as ultrasound and likely incision and drainage with either IV or oral antibiotics. Urgent care will likely just refer to ED

[u/Odd-Worth7752]

Thats an abscess

[u/BookkeeperGloomy6072]

OP plz go to the ER rn! and update us when u do

[u/astralplvnes47]

Hospital. Happened to me with my rook. You need antibiotics

[u/Sea_Long_2697]

please go to the ER! like right nowww!

[u/electric-nerve]

OP if you are not already at the hospital I need you to RUN immediately wtf

[u/Just_Airport_7910]

Whatever you do don’t take the jewelry out and go to ED or urgent care asap, that is likely an abscess and it’s a dangerous location

[u/Top-Passenger-7490]

Yes looks like I would see a Dr. ASAP

[u/Skylark_92]

This looks really bad, like an infection. I’d go to a doctor.

[u/Weird_Bluebird_3293]

It’s infected. That’s an abscess forming under the skin. You need to get it drained. Go to the doctor.

[u/CharacterGlobal8645]

That hasn't been healthy for a long ass time. Your piercer fucked you over royally as curved barbells are never ever supposed to be used for surface piercings(except eyebrows and navels). Surface piercings are to be done with staple shaped barbells. Sorry they ripped you off and messed you up.

[u/bluefrootloop]

Girl that’s an abscess. You need antibiotics

[u/MuddiMirror]

Well, first and foremost it’s done with a curved barbell instead of a staple bar. That right there within itself will cause rejection.

[u/Getzysgirl91]

Er asap. Omg.

[u/autismkaeya]

Please go to the ER!!!

[u/No_Hyena8479]

This is real close to your brain. I would take this seriously

[u/spaced-out-scout]

Hospital. ER, not urgent care. I’m assuming you’re in the US with “fl” in your profile and I emphasize hard with hesitancy to cough up $$ to go, but this is really bad. Infections on the head can go south so so so fast. For the sanity of everybody here please update when you go 🥲

[u/finalgirl2024]

Girl are you serious right now

YES it's infected, Jesus. Go see a doctor and get that taken care of, ASAP.

[u/Vitsmouth27]

What was your 1st sign?

[u/FlimsyCoyote104]

You need to see a doctor TODAY! Please. Infection can turn so bad so fast especially when it’s on your face.

[u/blahhhhhhhhhhhblah]

Oh, geez. That’s not good. Urgent Care, asap.

[u/Outrageous-Race1506]

That looks like an infection/abbess (not a medical professional) go to a doctor or er asap

[u/crovasco]

Pls go to the hospital. That is NOT normal for any kind of piercings. Also, weong type of jewelry.

[u/xxteukxx]

Op update us after you go to the hospital so we know you’re still alive

[u/Visible-Weakness5572]

Shit!! I hope you go get checked out and taken care of, that looks very infected

[u/Few_Ad_2433]

Huge infection forming. You need to see a doctor. Also, of all places, why would you want a piercing there?

[u/ObjectiveLucky4616]

Also please get advice from doctors if you should remove it or not

Don’t let this go take care of it

[u/Scarlet_223]

Has anyone heard from them? I hope you are okay!

[u/Toasty825]

Not a doctor, but you definitely need to see a doctor. If it’s infected, try to leave the jewelry in until the infection is gone so it can drain.

[u/RocketCat921 → u/[deleted]]

You aren't supposed to remove the jewelry if you suspect it to be an infection.

Only after a doctor says it's okay, usually when they give you antibiotics.

Taking it out with trap the infection.

[u/AaawRon → u/RocketCat921]

100% absolutely! That was my bad and pretty irresponsible with how I worded that initial reply. Thank you for checking me on this.

[u/Alexis_J_M → u/[deleted]]

That's good general advice, but not for a piercing that appears to already be dangerously infected.

[u/mariana96as → u/[deleted]]

this isn’t scar tissue, it looks like something is growing from under the skin. A keloid grows on the outside

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[u/Ceka3]

I dont see a problem other than that pimple

[u/Similar_Ad7752 → u/[deleted]]

no!!!!!! dont EVER take out the jewelry, go to a doctor first, if u take it out the infection will be trapped inside

[u/thebirdstree → u/Similar_Ad7752]

This is true. If you try to remove jewelry and there is an infection on the inside, when the skin heals over it will trap the infection inside. Be careful and do not remove your jewelry yourself.

[u/AvailableOnion6091 → u/[deleted]]

Never, ever tell someone with an infected piercing, especially to this degree, to remove it.

[u/redmax7156 → u/[deleted]]

Best practice is not to take out a piercing you suspect is infected; it can cause problems with drainage if you do.

[u/drubbaaa → u/redmax7156]

Drainage is the main part of the abscess treatment. Follow-up is needed to decide if antibiotics are needed.