Even with proper care, about 20% of earlobe piercings becomeinfectedand 30% of cartilage piercings become infected. Most commonly, an infected ear piercing is caused by bacteria entering the wound, which can happen in several ways. Non-sterile equipment. Pierced ears can easily get infected if ...
What are signs your ear piercing is infected? A little discharge or irritation on a new piercing is normal, but swelling, pus, and oozing are signs that it's time to go to a piercer or doctor. "Having a professional take a look and treat early is key," says Dr. Carter. Unfortunately...
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SH:Successful piercings require a combination of skill, attention to detail, and a customer-centric approach. Being an experienced piercer is crucial. It's essential to know the anatomy of the ear and have a deep understanding of various piercing techniques. This knowledge ensures that the piercin...
The ultimate guide to cleaning your new belly button piercing. Poor cleaning can lead to infection & other problems, so we explain exactly how to do it.
When you boot up your computer, you’ll usually be greeted with some sort of snazzy sound or animation to show you things are starting up. But if your computer is giving you loud, ear-piercing, old-school beeps instead—and showing nothing but a black screen—something is wrong, and thos...
How painful is an ear piercing? Probably the most asked question before the dreaded needle goes through your ear is, “How much is this going to hurt’ Short answer: it all comes down to your individual pain sensitivity level. What you versus your BFF considers painful could vary significantl...
Sometimes, an injury to the skin on your ear can cause what's called a keloid -- a thick, dense patch of scar tissue. You could get it for several reasons, such as after an ear piercing, tattoo, bugbite, burn, bad scratch, or acne. While not harmful, keloids can be really itchy...
Did your nose ring close up overnight, leaving you freaked out? With these tips, you’ll be able to put your nose piercing back in quickly and painlessly.
Here's Kat's $.02:I'm interested to hear what the readers say! At this point, if I hired a new lawyer or other professional who had multiple piercings and/or nostril piercing(s) I wouldn't bat an eye. On the other hand, I think (in the abstract) ear plugs, eyebrow piercings, ...