To prevent earlobe pain and stretching from heavy earrings, use a small piece of adhesive bandage on the back of the earlobe. Choose earring backs with wider diameters for better weight distribution.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Most of us get our ears pierced as kids. By the time we're adults, our earlobes begin to droop and even rip all the way through from wearing heavy earrings. Christy Tran is ...

When stretching is done properly, the channel could shrink down to leave a minimal mark when jewelry is removed, says Angel. Stretches over one-half inch, however, will probably not return to a normal ...

The only thing you need is already sitting in your bathroom cabinet. To prevent earlobe pain and stretching from heavy earrings, use a small piece of adhesive bandage on the back of the earlobe.