So your ears are finally pierced. You are happy and having fun buying all sorts of jewellery to look beautiful. But keeping the ear hole clean is another challenge, writes Winnie Apimo Unlike in the ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. I got my ears pierced for the first time when I was 10 years old and never looked back. It wasn't until ...

Infected piercings aren’t just unsightly, they can be a serious threat to your health if not treated quickly. New piercings are more prone to becoming crusty, itchy, lumpy and start to leak. So what ...

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 ...

Because piercings are so common (and look so pretty), it’s easy to forget that they’re wounds that you have to treat like any other injury to your body. Improper care of a fresh piercing can have dire ...

Dr. Jyoti Gupta, a consultant dermatologist, warns that ear piercings done incorrectly can lead to infections and irritation. To ensure a safe experience, she advises getting piercings done with ...