Articles related to "Body Piercing"

This second article in the series Nostril Piercing, a comprehensive guide to everything related to piercing your nostril, discusses finding a body piercing studio.

Body piercing aftercare is important because it helps new piercings to heal cleanly, hygienically and safely, reduces the risk of infection, and promotes healing time.

As body piercings become increasingly popular, here are some tips on how to keep them clean, help them heal and treat infection.

This first article in the series Nostril Piercing, a comprehensive guide to everything related to piercing your nostril, discusses deciding on a nose piercing.

Allowing a teen to permanently mark his or her body is an irreversible decision. Here's a guide for parents on how to handle the issue.

Many wonder where body modification came from. However, what is considered "body modification," and who decides what is socially appropriate?

Body modification, including the stretching of piercings, is becoming a widely accepted and appreciated form of self expression. Learn how to safely gauge a piercing!

Abnormal wound healing can lead to scarring that presents cosmetic, functional, and therapeutic challenges.

Oral piercings are considered by many as a form of art. This article will discuss some of the oral and general medical problems that arise from them.

7 of the most commonly available types of surface piercings

For most people, physical discomfort is something that we shy away from. The idea of physically harming oneself seems repulsive and disturbing - but for some it is normal

Job hunting should begin with making a good impression on a future employer by wearing the right clothing and accessories.

It's not the feeding frenzy of Hollyood movies, but even so, the master scuba diver wore a protective chain mail suit to hand-feed 12-footers with razor sharp teeth.

Gauging one's piercings has become a common form of self and artistic expression. The following article will help beginners understand the basics of stretching piercings.

A look into several non-traditional, unique oral piercings available today.

Body piercing is an ancient art reincarnated. Nose jewelry piercing, due to location, technique, and risks needs particular care to prevent local and sinus infection.

If an ear or facial piercing is improperly stretched it can result in an array of lifelong problems. Use this article to learn how to treat and prevent complications.

From traditional lobe piercings, industrial piercings and dermal punches; ear piercings have evolved with the times.

Lip piercings can come in a variety of styles, depending on the wearer. Today, piercings are becoming more and more socially acceptable among people all over.

What is the proper placement for an eyebrow piercing? Can you really become paralyzed from an eyebrow piercing gone wrong?

A look into the most common types of nose piercings available today.

The tongue is a strange organ, which helps people to talk but is rarely talked about. This article discusses some biological and cultural functions of the tongue.

Inflicting pain is a coping method used by many teenagers to replace emotional pain with physical pain. Strategies are needed to avert these life long scars.

Most sexually transmitted infections are relatively easy to cure. Untreated infection can lead to more serious complications and the risk of infecting others.

Thinking about obtaining an Illinois tattoo license? Learn the proper steps to take to get licensed.

Oral piercings heal fairly quickly and have a variety of jewelry and styles available to the wearer. It's easy to see why these piercings are growing in popularity.

In the US, treatment for chronic hepatitis C is currently limited to interferon and ribavirin. At least one non-prescription supplement may prove useful, as well.

As schools look at introducing policies involving dress codes and uniforms, important questions regarding the efficacy of such policies remain unanswered.

Venice Beach is a one-of-a-kind Southern California experience. Colorful and quirky, this oceanside strip offers as much fun as any amusement park.

Blood is a substance so precious that it cannot be fabricated despite all our technology and wealth. Donors are the only source of America's supply.

With a changing job market come changing interview methods. Be sure that you are up to speed and remember the basics when it comes to securing the position that you want.

Thailand's Vegetarian Festival in Phuket is 10 days of processions, vegetarian food and religious devotion, where Mah Songs self-mutilate themselves as part of the rite.

Ever wonder why some Indian devotees pierce their bodies or hook objects into their flesh, apparently without pain? Witness Thaipusam, India's most spectacular festival.

The word hepatitis simply means an inflammation of the liver without pinpointing a specific cause.

Two of the newest music collections from the folks at Time/Life hundreds of great tracks from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.