From embedded jewellery to scarring and infections, some in the industry want at-home kits banned.

That unmistakable smell coming from your ear piercing might make you cringe, but you’re far from alone in this experience. Millions of piercing enthusiasts encounter this awkward issue at some point, ...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Having an allergic reaction to certain metals can pose a risk of complications in ear piercings, according to the Mayo Clinic. We’re told medical ear-piercing may be a good ...

A timeless take on cool. Reviewed by Julia A. Siegel, MD Double ear piercings typically take six to eight weeks to heal and require careful aftercare to avoid infection. Piercings on the earlobe are ...

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 ...

The decision to pierce a child’s ears is often framed as a rite of passage. But where that piercing happens — at a mall kiosk versus a professional studio — may determine not just the beauty of the ...