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Potential Body Piercing Problems

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Most people with body piercings don’t have any serious problems afterwards. How well you care for your piercing will make a big difference in how fast and how well you heal! Here are some things you may want to know about potential body piercing problems. Initially, your piercing site may be swollen or sore. This is normal! It’s also normal to see a little blood or fluid draining from the site. Infection can be a serious body piercing issue. If you have other health risks or chronic health problems, it may not be advisable for you to get a body … Continue reading →

Body Piercing Care and Safety Tips

Most people with body piercings don’t have any problem healing. The ears are a common piercing site; earlobe piercing often heals without any problems. Each piercing site has a different healing time, but you keep things clean and healthy with a little home treatment. Keep things clean and prevent infection: Wash the piercing site several times each day with warm water and an antibacterial soap. Soak the piercing site in warm water several times each day. This will increase blood flow to the area to promote healing and help reduce the risk of infection. Use an antibacterial mouthwash several times … Continue reading →