Helix piercings are more prone to infection than most other types of piercings, but you can avoid infection by following the ...

Piercings in the upper part of the ear are more likely to get infected than ones in the lobes, say U.S. researchers. People whose upper ear cartilage gets infected risk disfiguring or losing part of ...

Feb. 24 -- It's been done for centuries and few would consider it a medical procedure. But in some cases a routine piercing of the ear can result in some seriously unpleasant consequences. Case in ...

CHICAGO (AP) _ Piercing the upper ear sometimes results in hard-to-treat infections that can lead to permanent disfigurement, according to a study of an Oregon outbreak. Seven youngsters ages 10 to 19 ...

When it comes to body piercings, ear piercings reign supreme as the most popular and easy-going option. But not all ear piercings are created equal. Some are more painful, some take longer to heal, ...

Whether you're thinking about adding another piercing to your growing collection or you're considering going "under the needle" for the very first time, piercing placement can be one of the most ...

If you can remember begging your mom to let you pierce your ears for the very first time, you know that your first piercing can be a transformative experience. From the jewellery you had secretly ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. If you're thinking about getting a body piercing, think twice about drilling any holes in the upper ear. Research in the US has found ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Piercing the upper ear can be a risky business, and can even result in disfigurement if the cartilage becomes infected, according to a ...

What Is a Conch Piercing? A conch piercing is an upper ear cartilage piercing that is done in either the upper or lower concha of your ear. Concha is the scientific name for the inner, cup-like part ...

Upper-ear piercings at a shopping mall kiosk in Oregon in 2000 caused a rash of infections in preteens and teenagers. A study of the outbreak suggests that upper-ear cartilage is more susceptible to ...