What is this lump?

[fishcustard24]

There's a lump on my lobe, and I don't know what has caused it. I'm only at 2.1mm. Should I stop stretching? Also, my ear bleeds slightly when I take the taper out, I don't think this has anything to do with stretching, as my ear was pierced at 1.6mm, and it was bleeding even when I took the 1.6mm taper out.

[408_DARKSIDE]

not an expert but maybe you tore some tissue. looks like you should take it out and let it heal and start over.

[KAISERROLLS]

Looks like it could be a blowout. How long ago were you pierced? You need to wait more than just the initial time for the piercing to heal i wouldn't even dare try to stretch it until 6-8 months after it was pierced. Your ears should never bleed when you stretch. I would say take that taper out and downsize to your previous size for at least a few weeks. Also try to do some oil massages in the mean time to get rid of that blowout. (if it is one)