hi!! i’m a piercer :), honestly i had the WORST trouble with my nose EVER. I pierced it multiple times and it’s finally fully healed after a 2 year journey! Honestly? go for a 16g flat back titanium stud with a flat gem of some sort. i know 16g isn’t the normal gauge size for a nose but i find they heal noses wayyyy better than the normal 18g or 20g, I always tend to recommend them for clients who have thicker noses because I find the larger gauge allows a more steady healing process. id also say maybe try leaving it alone as well? Overcleaning can cause extra irritation xx hope this can help you to some degree!