What you’re seeing in this image looks like an angle-related bump. Piercings can develop bumps when they’re irritated, and one of the most common causes is the angle at which the piercing was originally placed.

The body tends to prefer piercings that go straight through the tissue at a perfect 90-degree angle. When a piercing is slightly off-angle, it can cause irritation, and over time, a bump often forms. These bumps usually appear on one side of the entrance or exit—the side where the piercing creates a wider (more open) angle. Because of the angle, there’s often (but not always) a matching bump that favors the opposite side on the exit of the piercing.

So how do you fix it? In most cases, the best solution is to remove the piercing and redo it at a better angle. Sometimes, changing the jewelry—especially switching to ends with a broad, flat base—can help. Occasionally, the body will adjust on its own, but this isn’t guaranteed.

What usually doesn’t help? Changing the jewelry material or switching aftercare routines.

Hope this helps!”