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Henna Allergy Warning

As a part of her baby shower, a good friend of mine had her hands and feet painted with henna. The henna artist told us that it was traditional to paint the hands and feet of the expecting mother as a reminder that she shouldn’t be on her feet or working. She should be resting, and letting others take care of her. Henna is a lovely, natural, and temporary alternative to more permanent body decorations (like piercings and tattoos). But the American Academy of Dermatology has issued a warning about certain types of henna used in temporary tattoos. Natural (or … Continue reading →

Potential Body Piercing Problems

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Most people with body piercings don’t have any serious problems afterwards. How well you care for your piercing will make a big difference in how fast and how well you heal! Here are some things you may want to know about potential body piercing problems. Initially, your piercing site may be swollen or sore. This is normal! It’s also normal to see a little blood or fluid draining from the site. Infection can be a serious body piercing issue. If you have other health risks or chronic health problems, it may not be advisable for you to get a body … Continue reading →

Body Piercing Care and Safety Tips

Most people with body piercings don’t have any problem healing. The ears are a common piercing site; earlobe piercing often heals without any problems. Each piercing site has a different healing time, but you keep things clean and healthy with a little home treatment. Keep things clean and prevent infection: Wash the piercing site several times each day with warm water and an antibacterial soap. Soak the piercing site in warm water several times each day. This will increase blood flow to the area to promote healing and help reduce the risk of infection. Use an antibacterial mouthwash several times … Continue reading →

Oral Piercings and Oral Health

A piercing in your lip, tongue, or check can come with some health risks. An oral piercing can take as long as two months to heal, so be sure you care for it properly. Here are a few basic care tips: Avoid alcohol while healing. Avoid spicy foods while healing. Avoid hard and/or sticky foods while healing. Don’t smoke or use tobacco products while healing. Brush your teeth after every meal. Rinse with a mouthwash after every meal. Rinse your mouth frequently with warm salt water. Talk to your body piercer and/or dentist if you have any problems. Caring for … Continue reading →