A piercing that’s hot and painful to the touch, a green, yellow, or brown discharge, or a bad odor near the piercing site are symptoms of an infection. Immediate action can prevent more serious ...

Body piercings are the new norm, and along with that new norm comes the need for a lesson on how to prevent or treat infected piercings. No one wants an infected ear piercing, much less an infected ...

An infected belly button piercing causes swelling, pus, fever, chills, and even an upset stomach. If the belly button piercing is infected keep it in and clean the area with antibacterial soap. To ...

A cartilage piercing creates an open wound. As it heals, it may look swollen, lumpy, or like a bump. Over time, cartilage piercings may develop other bumps due to infections or scarring. In the days ...

POV: You finally got that cartilage piercing you’ve been thinking about. You picked out the perfect starter stud (but have big plans to level-up to a hoop when the ...

Like other ear piercings, daith piercings are constantly exposed to bacteria from your hair, hats, phone, and more. This can increase your risk of infection. A daith piercing is done by puncturing the ...

An infected nose piercing may cause pain, pus, and an abnormal odor at the piercing site. You can use home remedies like a sea salt solution or a warm compress to combat the infection. To prevent ...

Infection is a possible risk of a nipple piercing. Symptoms include swelling, pain, sensitivity, discharge, and more. A person can take steps to reduce the risk of an infection. If an infection occurs ...