Is there a dark dot of gray skin around your piercing? This is known as "argyria." Learn what causes it and what you can do to fix it.
What to Do If the Skin Around Your Piercing Turns Gray or Black
If you've got a new piercing, or are considering getting one it's good to know what to expect from the healing process. Here's a guide as to how long healing is expected to take.
How Long Will My Piercing Take to Heal?
How do you take care of a new piercing? Learn what to do if a piercing gets infected, how to avoid infection, and how to ensure a problem-free healing process.
How to Care for a New Piercing
Want to get a piercing, but not sure you want something too big or obvious? Why not opt for a more delicate look? Browse through this article for some delicate piercing ideas!
Delicate Piercing Ideas for Women and Girls
Learn about helix and forward helix piercings, from what to expect, to aftercare, to FAQ's, healing times, and common myths (debunked!).
How to Care for a Helix or Forward Helix Piercing
Read this before using hydrogen peroxide to treat infections caused by ear piercings.
Can Hydrogen Peroxide Cure Ear-Piercing Infections?
Choosing earrings for sensitive ears can be tricky. "Hypoallergenic" doesn't mean earrings are allergy free. Here are some tips to help you find jewelry that suits sensitive skin.
How to Choose Earrings for Sensitive Pierced Ears
If you are considering getting your cartilage pierced, or just got it pierced and need some maintenance tips, this is the article for you.
Ear and Nose Cartilage Piercings: Pain and Care
Last year I got my nostril pierced, and I wish someone had told me all about nose piercings before I had it done. Here are fifteen things to know about getting pierced and living with a nose ring.
17 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Got My Nose Pierced
This is a story of a prolonged belly piercing fail. Hopefully, this experience helps others who may be considering this type of piercing.
My Long Belly Piercing Nightmare
Learn about all the different kinds of piercings, jewelries, healing times, cleansing, and risks.
Everything You Need to Know About Piercings
Advice on how to take care of a new septum piercing, with detailed aftercare instructions and a list of things to avoid.
Septum Piercing Aftercare
Which is safer: a piercing gun or piercing needles? Learn the pros and cons of each method so you can make the best, smartest decision for yourself.
Piercing Needles vs Piercing Gun: Which Is Safer?
As a follow-up to "Everything About Nose Piercings," this article offers information on healing and aftercare. Get advice on jewelry issues, keloids or bumps, changing jewelry, and more.
Nose Piercing Healing Issues
What is a dermal piercing? Learn about the types, procedure, care, scars removal, pictures, infection, and treatment. Dermal piercing is a permanent type of body piercing. It is also known as microdermal piercing.
Dermal Piercing—Pictures, Care, Procedure, Types, Scars Removal, Infection
The most common questions asked about piercing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Getting a Piercing
