Medical Reference Piercing Infection

Body Piercing Infections - StatPearls

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537336/

Complications of Body Piercing | AAFP

https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2005/1115/p2029.html

With any piercing, there is the danger of infection, including hepatitis B or C virus and tetanus. 8 Body piercing as a possible vector for human immunodeficiency …

How to treat a piercing site infection - Mayo Clinic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/ear-piercing-infection/expert-answers/faq-20452841

This is probably a minor infection that you could try treating at home, unless the piercing is through cartilage. Cartilage is the hard tissue in the rim of your ear. Seek …

Piercings: How to prevent complications - Mayo Clinic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/piercings/art-20047317

Tongue swelling after a new piercing can interfere with chewing and swallowing — and sometimes breathing. Skin infections. This might cause redness, …

Infected Ear Piercings: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, …

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21503-infected-ear-piercing

Symptoms that may indicate an infection include: Discharge coming out of the piercing. Fever. Redness, warmth or swelling around the piercing. Tenderness in the pierced …

How to Treat Ear Piercing Infections at Home - WebMD

https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/what-to-know-about-ear-piercing-infections

Symptoms of an infected ear piercing typically include: Redness or swelling at the piercing site or redness that continues to expand past the piercing Crusty …

How to Treat an Infected Ear Piercing - Healthline

https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/how-to-treat-an-infected-ear-piercing

How to identify an infected piercing It’s fairly easy to identify an infected ear piercing. Symptoms may include: yellow, pus-like discharge swelling redness ongoing …

Piercing Infection: The Complete Symptoms and …

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An increased sensation surrounding the piercing area indicates piercing infections. This can result from using low-quality jewelry. If you see a bump at the …

Piercing Infection: A Beginner's Guide to …

https://www.neilmedpac.com/usa/beginners-guide-to-piercing-infection/

While most piercing infections can be treated at home, infection is not something you want to mess around with, and you must watch for signs that your …

How do you treat an infected belly button piercing?

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323547

Infections are usually minor. Symptoms can include pain, redness, and swelling, and improving hygiene can help. Complete healing can take 9–12 months. In …