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Piercing peril: adorning your body can backfire big time. (bad-girl rehab).(preventing infection from belly rings and tongue studs)(Brief Article)
Belly rings and tongue studs may go in and out of fashion, but one thing is constant: They carry a risk. A recent Mayo Clinic study found that 17 percent of college students with piercings suffered a medical complication such as infection or tearing. If you still feel the need to pierce a body part, be sure to follow these tips:
Pick a skilled practitioner. Bad piercing technique can result in injury, bleeding, and even nerve damage, warns Sue Abell, a physician at the Child and Adolescent Clinic in Longview, Washington. ...
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