An infected lip piercing is a common complication after piercing and jewelry placement. Typical symptoms include mild discomfort, itching, redness, and mild discharge from the wound. However, if your ...

Nurses have many patient care opportunities in which to educate consumers on safe piercing environments. Clean, well-lit facilities are one indication of good infection control practices.

There are many possible causes of cheilitis, including infections, allergies, irritants, and even habitual behaviors like lip-licking. If not appropriately treated, cheilitis can lead to secondary ...

A YOUNG woman with a bizarre mouth piercing has answered some of the most common questions she gets all the time. TikToker Abby may already have several piercings scattered around her face - but ...

Singer Hyun-ah showed off her unrivaled presence again with lip piercings. Recently, Hyun-ah released a recent photo on her SNS. In the released photo, Hyun-ah is staring at the camera in a pajama ...

QUESTION: Hey Dr Zac, I’m addicted to my lip balm. I apply it at least 10 ... ditching balm completely could make things worse. Infection is a real risk, and no one wants to end up explaining ...

The chart-topping singer took to his Instagram to share a new selfie in which he rocked a black wig with a sweeping fringe and a lip piercing. Gazing into the camera, he also sported tinted black ...

Health care providers must not only possess the knowledge necessary to care for patients with body piercings, but must also possess the ability to communicate with these patients in a culturally ...

The British Dental Association said lip piercing could result in complications such as blood poisoning, swelling and gum disease. 'I think that people in the public eye should have a ...

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Proper cleansing (twice a day with warm water and antibacterial soap) and not sleeping on your new piercing will help to minimize irritation and the potential for infection, getting you closer to ...