Body piercings are increasingly popular, but they also come with potential health risks.
The Journal of the American Medical Association says possible risks from body piercing include:
- The wound may not heal properly.
- You may have pain.
- Nearby tissue may swell.
- You may have an allergic reaction to the metal.
- A scar may develop.
- Piercings in and around the mouth may damage the teeth.
Health Tip: Recognizing a Skin Allergy
Allergic skin conditions may include eczema and hives. But how do you know if you have one?
The American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology offers these typical symptoms of a skin allergy:
- An unusual rash.
- Skin that appears red, scaly or itchy.
- Swelling of the eyelids, genitals or mouth.
- Skin that appears dry and flaky.
- Skin that blisters or looks inflamed.
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