How is infection of pierced body parts treated?
Infection of pierced body part is managed by removing the foreign body irritant (jewelry, etc) inside the pierced area, washing the part well with water and perhaps disinfectant, and application of topical triple-antibiotic ointment to the infected hole. For severe infection, wound debridement (cutting out rotting tissues) and oral of IV antibiotics may be needed. Are stick-on “tattoos” safer? Yes, most definitely. Stick-on “tattoos” are work of art in themselves. They are colorful, beautifully designed and fairly inexpensive. For those who want to wear “tattoos” for special occasions, because of peer pressure, or simply to impress a friend, using the stick-on body art is a lot safer and healthier. Besides, you can wash and peel them off fast anytime you wish. Why do people do Body Art? Sporting body art suggests a variety of implications, from personal insecurity, the desire to be noticed, to wanting to “belong” and be a part of a click, or simply to be adventurous, to be in “fashion”
