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 ...

A piercing is infected if it is red, swollen, bleeding, and producing pus. To treat it at home, use topical antibiotics, a saline solution, and don't remove the piercing. See a doctor if the piercing ...

What Is a Conch Piercing? A conch piercing is an upper ear cartilage piercing that is done in either the upper or lower concha of your ear. Concha is the scientific name for the inner, cup-like part ...

It's not always as easy as aftercare spray. While you can (and should!) get some aftercare spray, it’s not unusual that a body just doesn’t gel with its new bling. In that case, we’ve spoken to expert ...

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 ...

You can clean your septum piercing with a saline solution, which is a mixture of salt and water. However, it’s important to follow any aftercare instructions you’re provided. Share on Pinterest Manu ...

Before you schedule a rook piercing, there are some things you should know about this cartilage piercing. Its increasing popularity may be due to its use in constellation piercing. Constellation ...