Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Courtesy Once upon a time, a single ear lobe piercing was considered the norm. Over time, one lobe piercing turned to two, and ...

When stretching is done properly, the channel could shrink down to leave a minimal mark when jewelry is removed, says Angel. Stretches over one-half inch, however, will probably not return to a normal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tissue Type: The tissue pierced plays a foundational role in healing speed. Mucus membranes (e.g. oral or nasal piercings) and ...

Many people begin to get piercings at a young age, starting with simple earlobe piercings. Eventually, though, they may find themselves interested in more unusual ear piercings. Since choosing just ...

Choosing what type of piercing to get next in your ear is a tough decision. Once you have your lobes pierced, the options get infinitely more complicated. Whether it's your rook, tragus, helix, ...

One in ten adults in England have had a piercing somewhere other than their ear lobe, with a quarter experiencing complications, and one in 100 piercings resulting in a hospital admission, according ...

Dear Doctor: My boyfriend let a friend of his pierce his earlobe and cartilage, and both places got infected. He says things will get better on their own, but I’m worried. What should he be doing?

Piercings have become somewhat of a rite of passage for many people. From some getting their first set of earlobe piercings as children to others adding to their collections as they go through ...

Editors Note: This story was written before COVID-19 had an impact on Iowa City. The piercing shops mentioned are temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Are you ready?” he asked me, ...