A piercing is infected if it is red, swollen, bleeding, and producing pus. To treat it at home, use topical antibiotics, a saline solution, and don't remove the piercing. See a doctor if the piercing ...

Let's start with the big question: How can you tell if your piercing is infected? According to Thompson, the telltale signs of an infection are simple: "The area around the piercing is warm to the ...

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Instagram can teach you a lot about piercing trends, from the daith to the nipple to the one you'd never tell your grandma about. But what you won't learn on social media are the nitty-gritty details ...

Snug piercings can be especially painful and may not suit every ear shape. The healing time for snug piercings varies, generally taking around four to six months, with potential side effects like ...

If you got that new piercing just in time for summer, it's important to take proper care of it and know the signs in case your piercing isn't healing properly. Since many of us tend to show off some ...

We see many people in our clinic with newly acquired tattoos and body piercings and are having a difficult time discerning if the artwork or jewelry is infected or just going through a "normal" ...

Getting a new piercing feels exciting for about five minutes. After that comes the checking. Is it too red. Why does it feel ...