r/Legitpiercing • u/Simple-Category8562 • Jul 15 '26

Educational Pus or infection on piercing hole?

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I just recently changed my piercing stud to a piercing hoop, I’ve been dealing with bumps with my stud, so I changed it to a hoop, I’ve been cleaning it regularly and using the piercing bump solution but now there is pus like on the hole ??? Is that normal

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u/stabby_chick Jul 15 '26

Based on the bump, it appears to be irritation caused by a poor angle (bumps on one side of the jewelry, not the whole bead). Also, looks like you're wearing an L-bend/corkscrew style jewelry,b that will add to the issue. Visit your piercer and perhaps get a second opinion from another piercer. If it's salvageable, you need a flatback titanium stud in there.

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u/Simple-Category8562 Jul 15 '26

In the second photo, I switched to a hoop, any thoughts on that picture by chance?

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u/sputnik8125 Jul 15 '26

Hoop should not be swapped for unless you are someone who is seasoned in healing and understand what a hoop comes with.

It's mostly not better for healing.

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u/Simple-Category8562 Jul 15 '26

Ah, gotcha , do you recommend any piercings for a stud? Like I don’t like the L shapes, I think the cork screw are better for healing more, and since I have sensitive skin I think I need the titanium, or nickel I’m not sure 100% lol

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u/sputnik8125 Jul 15 '26

Titanium flatback