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 ...

Helix piercings are more prone to infection than most other types of piercings, but you can avoid infection by following the right aftercare regimen.

A nose piercing bump can be caused by an allergic reaction, a granuloma, an infection, a keloid, and more — here's how to ...

I have such a vivid memory of getting my nose pierced on my 15th birthday. Like, I remember exactly what I was wearing (low-rise flare jeans and a pink tube top) as I basically ~strutted~ out of the ...

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO A complication with belly button piercings is rejection, or when your body tries to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I got my ears pierced for the first time when I was 10 years old and never looked back. It wasn't until ...

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.

Although the official healing time is close to three months, taking care of a nose piercing is relatively low lift compared to other piercings. Whether you have a hoop or a tiny stud, the majority of ...