An infected belly button piercing will be swollen and may even cause a fever — here's how to care for your new piercing to avoid infection.

A nose piercing bump can be caused by an allergic reaction, a granuloma, an infection, a keloid, and more — here's how to treat each cause.

Struggling with an infected ear piercing Read ahead to know the top home remedies prevention measures and when to visit the ...

Your kids may suddenly want studs, hoops or shiny bead earrings - and preferably pierced ears. But are they ready? And if so, where to go and how best to prepare so the piercings heal properly and don ...

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?

After years of contemplating whether or not the trendy body jewellery was right for you, you finally took the plunge and got a nipple piercing. But you've noticed a few red flags since then: The area ...

With 11 on her lip, ears, nose and naval, Stephanie Deangelis is a piercing pro. “It makes me feel so much more comfortable having tattoos and piercings on my body,” said Deangelis, an undecided ...

No matter your child’s age, piercing their ears is a personal decision. Most important is ensuring it’s done in a safe and clean environment. In various cultures, ear piercing is done as young as days ...