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International Journal of Environmental... Jan 2020The aim of the present study is to verify the knowledge of risks and complications of oral piercings, and to observe the main complications associated with piercings,...
The aim of the present study is to verify the knowledge of risks and complications of oral piercings, and to observe the main complications associated with piercings, using a sample from central Italy of patients wearing intraoral piercings. Through piercing and tattoo studios selected randomly in Rome, Latina and Campobasso, and a tattoo and piercing convention in Latina, a group of 387 individuals with oral piercings were selected and asked to complete an anonymous questionnaire. After filling in questionnaires, 70 individuals of the 387 selected agreed to be visited to allow the observation of the integrity of their teeth and gums (especially close to the oral piercing), oral hygiene conditions, piercing cleaning, bad habits and gingival recession. Among the respondents, 46.8% said they had not been informed about these risks, 48.5% claimed not to clean the piercing, 70.6% stated that they had not been made aware of gingival problems that can arise, 60.4% subjects stated that they were not informed about the complications of piercings concerning teeth, 52.8% had insufficient oral hygiene conditions, 42% showed signs of generalised gingivitis, 20% had 3-4 mm recessions and 22% had tooth fracture(s) due to piercing. From this study, it emerged that oral piercings can represent a risk to oral health and that there is a widespread lack of awareness of the complications and correct methods of maintaining oral piercings. Periodic checks by both dentists and dental hygienists, for patients with oral piercings, could play a decisive role in preventing, intercepting and treating the complications that they can cause.
Topics: Adult; Body Piercing; Female; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Italy; Male; Oral Health; Rome; Young Adult
PubMed: 31963636
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17020613 -
Canadian Family Physician Medecin de... Sep 2022Ear piercing is one of the most common forms of body modification seen in children and adolescents presenting to my office. Parents of my younger pediatric patients...
QUESTION
Ear piercing is one of the most common forms of body modification seen in children and adolescents presenting to my office. Parents of my younger pediatric patients inquire about potential post-piercing complications and risk factors associated with earlobe infections. What guidance should I give them? Also, are there any specific post-piercing complications to consider for older pediatric patients seeking second piercings in the upper cartilage area?
ANSWER
Piercing the earlobe or auricular cartilage continues to be a popular procedure among children and adolescents. Despite its widespread practice, improper aseptic piercing technique, insufficient training, and trauma to the soft tissue during high-pressure piercing (eg, use of spring-loaded ear-piercing instruments) can increase one's susceptibility to infections, bleeding, and microfractures. Other post-piercing complications include embedded earrings, keloids, hypertrophic scarring, and cutaneous hypersensitivity. Early recognition and treatment of infections and perichondritis secondary to transcartilaginous piercings can prevent the progression of severe ear deformities requiring reconstructive surgical interventions.
Topics: Adolescent; Body Piercing; Child; Cosmetic Techniques; Ear; Humans
PubMed: 36100383
DOI: 10.46747/cfp.6809661 -
Microbiology Spectrum Dec 2015The infectious complications of body piercing and tattooing are reviewed. (Review)
Review
The infectious complications of body piercing and tattooing are reviewed.
Topics: Body Piercing; Humans; Infections; Tattooing
PubMed: 27337275
DOI: 10.1128/microbiolspec.IOL5-0016-2015 -
Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic... 2017The art of body piercing is ancient; however, nowadays it has evolved into a fashion statement. In the Indian subcontinent, ear and nose piercing hold religious and...
The art of body piercing is ancient; however, nowadays it has evolved into a fashion statement. In the Indian subcontinent, ear and nose piercing hold religious and cultural significance in addition to being done for aesthetic reasons. Body piercing is routinely performed by railroading technique or by piercing guns; many modifications of the technique have emerged. Irrespective of the technique used, the main complications associated are intraoperative bleeding and postoperative infection. To overcome these problems, we describe a novel and simple technique of ear and nose piercing using the radio frequency cautery.
PubMed: 29491662
DOI: 10.4103/JCAS.JCAS_79_17 -
Anesthesiology Nov 2020
Topics: Body Piercing; Ketamine
PubMed: 32946552
DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000003562 -
International Journal of Environmental... Nov 2021tattooing and piercing are increasingly common, especially among youths. However, several health complications may be associated with these practices if basic hygiene...
BACKGROUND
tattooing and piercing are increasingly common, especially among youths. However, several health complications may be associated with these practices if basic hygiene rules are not respected. This multicenter study was aimed at exploring tattoo and piercing experiences reported by a large sample of Italian undergraduate students through a public health perspective.
METHODS
tattooed and/or pierced students attending 12 Italian universities were asked to complete a web-based questionnaire regarding their body art experience.
RESULTS
out of 1472 respondents, 833 (56.6%) were tattooed and 1009 (68.5%) were pierced. The greatest proportion of tattooed students (93.9%) got her/his first tattoo in a tattoo studio, while most of the pierced were serviced in a jewelry store (48.0%). The pierced ones were less informed on health issues related to the procedure (56.0% versus 77.8% of tattooed < 0.001), and tattooists were reportedly more attentive to hygiene rules (instrument sterilization 91.5% versus 79.1% of piercers, < 0.001; use of disposable gloves 98.2% versus 71% of piercers, < 0.001).
CONCLUSIONS
educational interventions for both professionals and communities are needed to improve the awareness and the control of health risks related to body art throughout the Italian territory.
Topics: Adolescent; Body Piercing; Female; Humans; Hygiene; Male; Students; Surveys and Questionnaires; Tattooing; Universities
PubMed: 34886155
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182312429 -
Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Therapy Dec 2021Tattoos and piercings are types of body art, which are gaining popularity over the last decades. An increasing number of adolescents and adults with congenital heart... (Review)
Review
OBJECTIVE
Tattoos and piercings are types of body art, which are gaining popularity over the last decades. An increasing number of adolescents and adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) have piercings or tattoos. This review will provide prudent information on the subject for affected patients and health care professionals caring for them.
BACKGROUND
Amongst others, local infections are a common complication in up to 20% of all piercings and isolated cases of systemic infections like endocarditis have been reported. Individuals with congenital heart disease are especially susceptible to endocarditis and prone to suffer severe health consequences from it. In terms of tattooing endocarditis is less common but the localization must be well considered as it might interfere with cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR), which constitutes an important part of follow up investigations in these patients.
METHODS
This article is written as a commentary narrative review and will provide an update on the current literature and available data on common forms of body modification and the potential risks for patients with CHD.
CONCLUSIONS
In order to best advise patients and their families, health care professionals must be aware of potential risks accompanying the implementation of body art. Neither the European nor the American guidelines for endocarditis prophylaxis address piercings and tattoos. To our knowledge, there are no clear recommendations concerning piercings and tattoos for adolescents and adults with CHD.
PubMed: 35070808
DOI: 10.21037/cdt-21-458 -
Dermatology Online Journal Jul 2018Intimate body piercings involving the nipple and genitalia have increased in prevalence in both men and women. Despite this increase, there is a deficiency in the... (Review)
Review
Intimate body piercings involving the nipple and genitalia have increased in prevalence in both men and women. Despite this increase, there is a deficiency in the literature regarding the short and long-term complications of body piercings, including an increased risk of infection, malignancy, and structural damage to the associated tissue. Breast abscesses associated with nipple piercing can be mistaken as inflammatory carcinoma. Male genital piercings have been associated with urethral rupture, paraphimosis, urethral obstruction, scar formation, and squamous cell carcinoma, whereas female genital piercings may lead to a higher risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. There are additional problems related to piercings during pregnancy and thereafter. Nipple piercings can hinder breast feeding by inhibiting the milk letdown reflex, increasing nipple sensitivity, and causing discomfort to the infant. Removal of genital piercings during pregnancy could introduce bacteria into the piercing tract, but retaining the piercings could theoretically hinder childbirth. Prevention of complications is critical. Patients must understand the risks of piercings and disclose relevant medical conditions to the practitioner before the procedure. The piercings should be carried out in a hygienic and sterile manner. Finally, physicians should maintain a non-judgmental attitude to encourage patients to seek medical care for complications.
Topics: Body Piercing; Breast Diseases; Female; Genital Diseases, Female; Genital Diseases, Male; Genitalia, Female; Humans; Male; Nipples; Penis; Umbilicus
PubMed: 30261561
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PloS One 2022The present study investigated how women's body image and body-perceptual processes are affected by navel piercings, an embellishment of the abdominal region women often...
The present study investigated how women's body image and body-perceptual processes are affected by navel piercings, an embellishment of the abdominal region women often feel negatively about. We probed perceptual (response times), cognitive (surveys), affective (aesthetic ratings) and neural (event-related potentials, ERPs) facets of (own) body perception. We found that navel piercings are primarily motivated by the desire to enhance one's body image, and can significantly improve bodily self-perception relative to before and to imagined removal of the piercing. Hence, body image concerns in women with navel piercings were found to be comparable to those of a control group; and their aesthetic ratings of other women's abdomens only differed, positively, for images depicting navel piercings. ERPs indicated that the sight of navel piercings enhances early structural encoding of bodies as well as late emotional-motivational processes, especially in women with navel piercings. We further found a strong self-advantage in both cortical and behavioural responses during recognition of own and others' abdomens, especially for images displaying the piercing. Altogether, findings suggest that navel piercings become strongly, and beneficially, integrated into women's bodily self image. Such piercings may thus be seen as expressions of body care that can protect against self-harming thoughts and behaviours.
Topics: Body Image; Body Piercing; Evoked Potentials; Female; Humans; Self Concept; Surveys and Questionnaires
PubMed: 36083973
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274099