I ve had my tragus piercing for almost 3 years and it never healed. 2 days ago I removed my original labret stud and inserted a normal ear lobe piercing, since then it went crazy! Pus was dripping out of my piercing so I removed the earring. Now my hole seems to be closed and the area has a large bump as well as darkened skin around where the piercing used to be. What can i do to ensure proper healing?
I suggest you to go to your Family Doctor for a visit: you might need an antibiotic therapy (local or systemic), depending on the grade of infection. In the meantime, you have to disinfect properly the area (with iodine tincture, or another disinfectant) every day. Don't put any piercing until it will be recovered.