For those in a similar situation:
I saw some articles saying to use tea tree oil to help with swelling, keloids, and other inflammation, so I decided to give it a shot. I picked up 100% pure tea tree oil, put it on a Q-Tip, and applied it to the bump, the wound, and the area around the wound. Within 30 seconds, the bump had shrunk by half the size. After 5 minutes, the bump is about a fourth of the size.
I put a few drops in my saline rinse, and I will update if, and when, the bump completely disappears.
Note: I saw that although tea tree oil is naturally anti-inflammatory, it can cause a reaction, so I felt it was necessary to note that you should do a patch test if you don't already know whether it will react negatively with your skin and wound. In my case, I have used tea tree oil, and was okay to go ahead and try it.
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