In some cultures, nose piercings came to symbolise social ranking, religious beliefs and marital status. In India, for instance, nose piercings represent a coming-of-age, womanhood and tradition.

Nose piercings are becoming increasingly popular as a form of body modification many people use to express themselves. About 19% of women and 15% of men in the U.S. have their noses pierced.

A nose piercing bump can be caused by a keloid, a granuloma, tissue damage, and more. An allergy to the metal in your piercing, especially nickel or cobalt, can also cause a bump. A granuloma will ...

She had a new piercing and was playing around ... with her rescuers - and the pesky chair and nose ring - afterwards. The bizarre nature of the woman's predicament and the firefighters ...