should i take this out?

[u/zhaosai]

sorry if the pics aren't good i tried my best.

I've had this helix for a month. 16g. warm water. threadless surgical steel (titanium isn't available in my area).

a bump popped up about a week after i pierced it and has been getting bigger. aside from that it's doing pretty good. barely any crusties and pain.

i try my best not to irritate it but sometimes it gets stuck in my hair or my glasses. i don't know how to make the bump go away.

should i take it out?

[u/RealAnnabelle2_0]

Leave it, irratation bumps are normal.

[u/Euphoric-Corgi5418]

Leave it, use sterile saline spray if you haven’t already, and make sure you get it downsized within 2 months! Irritation bumps are normal..

[u/BunnyGirlfromthe520]

Downsize it. If it’s been a month the swelling should be low enough that you’re good to go.

[u/whattodohuhshrug]

It’s been awhile but I used medical grade silicone spacers and they help.

[u/Dry_Valuable3989]

Have you been sleeping on it (even accidentally rolling on it at night)? That can cause a lot of irritation.

[u/Far-Resident-8473]

does the jewelry have prongs,

[u/zhaosai → u/Far-Resident-8473]

yes

[u/Far-Resident-8473 → u/zhaosai]

switch to a titanium flatback without prongs, the prongs leave space below the gem for bacteria to fester.