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Expert: Brian Skellie - 5/12/2010


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tongue
i just got my tongue pierced 5 days ago and 2 days ago i noticed a red (looked like blood filled) bump in front of the barbell.. i tried to pop it and let the blood out but it wasn't filled with anything so i was wondering if this is a keloid or not. the redness also goes completely away if i suck on ice and just leaves the bump making it look like a regular keloid..

Answer
Try gentler care as described at http://care.piercing.org/ as this could be a reaction to chemical care products, your toothpaste, smoking, alcohol or your jewelry. Change the jewelry if it does not meet the standards outlined at http://jewelry.piercing.org/

As far as the scar goes, with a change of care and potentially jewelry, it should go away. See a dermatologist or doctor if it does not get better or immediately if it gets worse.

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Brian Skellie

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I can answer questions in regards to and not limited to: jewelry safety, specifically material, shape, proportion, and related issues; aseptic technique and sterilization as it applies to piercing safety; ethical issues of technique and bedside manner; the aftercare and recovery process for piercings. *Available for consultation.

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Body artist and founder of Piercing Experience, http://piercing.org/ and SciCan Authorized Dealer of STATIM Sterilizers and related infection control products http://statim.us/

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Over ten years with ASTM and APP, Currently serving on the APP Board of Directors as International Liaison, formerly as Treasurer 1997-99.

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The Point Journal of the Association of Professional Piercers, USA Today, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta Magazine, Creative Loafing

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I regularly participate and teach in many APP and related body art educational programs. I keep current certifications for OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid, and CPR.

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Best Freehand Piercer, Best of Atlanta

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Tens of thousands of one on one client experiences as the founder of Piercing Experience in Atlanta, GA, USA http://www.piercing.org/ *Body jewelry design and safety expert: Member ASTM committee F04(www.astm.org)and former Member AAMI (www.aami.org) Research advisor and educator for the APP for over a decade(www.safepiercing.org) teaching advanced studio setup, sterilization and equipment management, freehand piercing, aseptic/sterile technique and much more. Distributor and Body Art expert for SciCan StatIM sterilization and infection control products. http://statim.us/

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