Stop irritating the piercing
Do not remove the jewelry unless a clinician tells you to
Use sterile saline soaks or sprays
Avoid alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, tea tree oil, and ointments
Reduce pressure from sleeping, headphones, masks, and tight clothing
Keep the area clean and dry
See a dermatologist or ENT for steroid injections
Ask about silicone gel or silicone sheets
Ask about pressure earrings or compression therapy
Ask about cryotherapy, laser treatment, or surgical removal
Treat any infection promptly
Get the jewelry checked for proper size and material
Use implant-grade titanium, niobium, or solid gold if metal sensitivity is suspected
Avoid picking, twisting, or changing the jewelry too often
Seek medical care if it grows quickly, bleeds, hurts, or keeps returning