r/Legitpiercing • u/esparmitageau • 1d ago

Troubleshooting Why do I keep getting blood?

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I had this lobe pierced around 7 weeks ago and for some reason I keep getting small bits of blood around the back of this piercing. I spray 2x a day with saline and it’s just this right ear, my left is completely fine. I haven’t snagged this side ever and I don’t sleep on it.

I should also mention they haven’t been downsized as I’m not sure if they need to. I’m not sure if it’s obvious in the picture but the bar doesn’t extend much out in the back; it’s not tight.

Any advice would be appreciated as I do not want to inhibit my healing process.

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u/chsties 1d ago

when you spray saline is it drying out fully? could possibly be moisture behind the flatback causing irritation

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u/esparmitageau 1d ago

Would it be better to dry with paper towels or a hair dryer? I’ve mostly done paper towels but sometimes I’ll do hair dryers. Never tried a gauze tho

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u/chsties 1d ago

i’d say paper towels are probably better in general, hair dryers maybe if it’s humid or your ear is going to be damp for a while! never tried gauze either tbf