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Keloid Complications with Cartilage Piercing

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Maude Coffey

A keloid is scar tissue that grows and rises in or around a cartilage piercing. Keloids are commonly confused with hypertrophic scarring in ear cartilage piercings. Hypertrophic scarring is a temporary condition and is treated by changing the jewelry and subjecting the ear piercing to sea salt soaks.

How to Get Rid of a Keloid From Piercing

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Maude Coffey

During the healing period of a piercing and after the piercing is healed, you may encounter a keloid on and around your new piercing.

Maude Coffey retired after 10 years working as a professional body modification artist in the tattoo industry. She is certified in principles of infection control and blood-borne pathogens. Coffey received additional training and classes, such as anatomy, jewelry standards and aftercare, from the Association of Professional Piercers. Coffey aims to educate about safe tattooing and piercing practices while writing for various websites.