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 ...

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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 ...

After years of contemplating whether or not the trendy body jewellery was right for you, you finally took the plunge and got a nipple piercing. But you've noticed a few red flags since then: The area ...

Whether it's a nose ring, an earlobe piercing or even a belly button piercing, the options are endless. Whether it's a nose ring, an earlobe piercing or even a belly button piercing, the options are ...

The 'Today with Jenna & Friends' host was getting another ear piercing live on air with Scarlett Johansson when she made the confession Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Jenna Bush Hager is no stranger ...

If you're considering tongue piercing as a form of self-expression, know that new research suggests that whether the stud used is metal or plastic makes a difference when it comes to chances of ...

A timeless take on cool. Reviewed by Julia A. Siegel, MD Double ear piercings typically take six to eight weeks to heal and require careful aftercare to avoid infection. Piercings on the earlobe are ...

A cartilage piercing is a type of body modification in which you have a decorative hole in one of the cartilage-filled parts of your body. A piercing of your nose or the stiff upper part of your ears ...

A sternum piercing is a pair of decorative holes in the skin over your sternum. Some are placed vertically between the pectoral muscles, while others are horizontal and placed near the collarbones.