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What is body piercing?
Body piercing is when a hole is made in your skin so you can add a piece of jewelry for decoration. Typically, the person performing the piercing uses a hollow needle to pierce through the skin before inserting the piece of jewelry
What parts of my body can I pierce?
The earlobe is the most common body piercing. Other common places to pierce include the ear cartilage (the hard part around the upper edge of the ear), eyebrow, nose, tongue, lip, belly button, nipples and genitals.
How do I know if my piercing is infected?
If your piercing is infected, the skin around the pierced area may be red and swollen. It may hurt when you touch your piercing. You may have a yellowish, foul-smelling discharge coming from the piercing. If you have a fever or experience any of these symptoms, you should see your family doctor
How can I prevent an infection?
Make sure you take care of your piercing once you have it. The person doing your piercing will probably recommend cleaning the area with warm water and soap twice a day, as well as using a liquid medicated cleanser and gently moving the piercing around
Who should do my body piercing?
If you are going to have a piercing done, be sure to do research to find a clean, safe piercing shop and choose a professional with a good reputation to perform the piercing. The person doing the piercing should:
Wash his or her hands with a germicidal soap before doing the piercing Wear disposable gloves Use disposable or sterilized tools Use a new needle to do the piercing Do not do the piercing yourself and do not let anyone who is not a professional do it either. This will help you avoid infection. Never rush into a piercing. Select the body site and jewelry carefully. Avoid jewelry made or nickel or brass, which can cause allergic reactions. Look for jewelry made of titanium, 14-carat gold or surgical-grade steel.
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This information is taken from the website familydoctor.org
