Body piercing boom
The British Medical Journal study found 1 in 10 people - and nearly half of all younger women - had a body piercing other than on the earlobe.
Just over a quarter of people reported complications, including swelling, infection and bleeding.
Many avoided specialist clinics, adding to the risk by piercing themselves or trusting friends or relatives.
Non-specialist piercings could also mean hepatitis infection, Experts said.
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I can't say I've ever heard of anything like this before, but for a decorative bit of jewellery it's not worth the risk.
Belly stud 'almost killed teen'
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Just over a quarter of people reported complications, including swelling, infection and bleeding.
Many avoided specialist clinics, adding to the risk by piercing themselves or trusting friends or relatives.
Non-specialist piercings could also mean hepatitis infection, Experts said.
news.bbc.co.uk
I can't say I've ever heard of anything like this before, but for a decorative bit of jewellery it's not worth the risk.
Belly stud 'almost killed teen'
news.bbc.co.uk
Body Piercings www.bbc.co.uk


