Feb. 24 -- It's been done for centuries and few would consider it a medical procedure. But in some cases a routine piercing of the ear can result in some seriously unpleasant consequences. Case in ...

Ear cartilage piercing is inherently more risky than lobe piercing, according to a report in the February 25 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that looks at an ...

Ear cartilage piercing is inherently more risky than lobe piercing, according to a report in the February 25 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that looks at an ...

But cartilage in the upper ear had a poor blood supply. "Infection in the lobes readily settles if you remove the stud and give the patient antibiotics," Whitby told ABC Science Online .

But cartilage in the upper ear had a poor blood supply. "Infection in the lobes readily settles if you remove the stud and give the patient antibiotics," Whitby told ABC Science Online .

Doctors share the potential causes, medical treatments, home remedies, and tips for preventing infected ear piercings, including the type of piercing to avoid. Doctors share the potential causes, ...

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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 ...

Piercing the ears of babies is a prevalent practice in many cultures worldwide. In Hispanic, Indian, and some African communities, it’s often viewed as a rite of passage or a way to add beauty. In ...