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I've had my ear pierced for years, so it's nothing new. My piercings have always been really sensitive, though, so the occasional bout of discomfort or trouble getting an earring in isn't all that unusual. This is just annoying though. It's got the little lump, but it doesn't hurt unless I purposefully try to irritate it...which is not something that I make a habit of. Mostly, it's the itching that's bothering me. I've been using Neosporin, and I intend to do an epsom salt soak tonight, but I'm a little worried that it's not a typical minor infection. Namely, that I've developed an allergy to my studs. Is this the typical reaction to a metal allergy?

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