All about piercings

Wondering about your nose piercing healing time? Learn how long nostril, septum, and vertical piercings take to heal, plus simple aftercare to prevent infection.

A complete guide to tongue piercing healing time, from the first day through full recovery, with cleaning tips, what to avoid, and when you can safely swap your jewelry.

Do you love the look of single, or even multiple, ear piercings, especially the ones set high on the upper ear? They give off a completely different vibe than lower lobe piercings, and they keep...

The most popular piercing in the world! Even though the earlobe piercing has become a real cultural tradition, it is still a true piercing, which means it needs time to heal. Want to know everyt...

Ear piercings are everywhere, and at every age. It is a simple, routine procedure that carries very little risk. Even so, an ear piercing infection can develop if you are not careful. Plenty of ...

Tragus piercings are often called the trendiest ear piercings around, and they have exploded in popularity over the last few years. Unfortunately, an infection is a real possibility if you are n...

The single most important thing you can do after getting a fresh nose piercing is keep it clean. A nose piercing infection is far easier to prevent than it is to treat, and good daily hygiene is...

A tongue piercing infection might not be the first thing on your mind when you decide to get your tongue pierced, but it is a real risk. The key thing to remember is that you can avoid it as lon...

When you get a cartilage piercing, you're essentially creating a fresh wound on your ear. It may be small, but it still carries a real risk of infection if it isn't kept clean and cared for prop...