Hard lumps in the ear hole may be the ear hole just after the inflammation has not subsided, the formation of keloid, etc., can be treated with local disinfection and surgical treatment.
1. Inflammation: after piercing the ear wound initial healing, there is a more obvious lump at the ear hole, mostly due to inflammation has not completely subsided, you can use alcohol or iodine povidone local disinfection, to prevent secondary infections, and so on, until the inflammation subsides fully after the hardness can completely disappear.
2. Keloid: After a long time after the piercing, the inflammation subsides and there is no swelling, no pain, hard lumps at the ear piercing, may be keloid. If the lump is small, it usually does not need special treatment. If the lump gradually increases in size and affects the appearance of the ear, treatment such as radiation therapy or surgery is needed.
Patients are advised to sterilize their ears properly after piercing, avoid touching water, and seek medical attention if they feel unwell.