How To Get A Stuck Metal Earring Back Off. If its really stuck in there Id apply a little antibiotic ointment Vaseline or mineral oil to the hole front and back just to lubricate the hole and the earring nut. Oh jeez this happened to me a few years back too.

Try to move it back and forth and on the sides. Betsie Van Der MeerTaxiGetty Images. When an earring becomes embedded the earlobe grows over the back of the earring.
If the foreign object is deeper in the ear than be seen a qualified medical professional should remove it.
Some earring posts have a nobbly bit that is supposed to stop the backs from falling off but also makes it hard to get them off. How to Remove Starter EarringsSafety BackFlat Back. If this doesnt work well then take some hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab and rub down your earlobe while your studs are on. If its really stuck in there Id apply a little antibiotic ointment Vaseline or mineral oil to the hole front and back just to lubricate the hole and the earring nut.

