Tattoo & Piercing Care: Healing, Keloids & Rules

Proper aftercare is crucial for healing tattoos and belly button rings without complications like keloids. Learn how to drain piercing bumps, understand ear gauging rules, and identify the signs of a rejected body piercing.

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What to Do When a Nose Ring Falls Out

Having a nose ring fall out is a fairly common problem associated with that type of body jewelry. Depending on the type of nose ring you have, it can be fairly easy for the ring to unclasp, bend or twist its way out of the hole.

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How to Put in a Corkscrew Nose Ring

Corkscrew nose rings are small studs that fit flush up against the side of your nose. The post of the stud is twisted, resembling a corkscrew, and keeps the jewelry from slipping out of the nostril hole. Inserting a new corkscrew nose ring can be tricky, especially if the piercing is relatively fresh.

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How to Clean a Belly Button Ring

After getting your navel pierced, you need to make sure you keep the ring, as well as the area surrounding the piercing, clean and sanitized. Cleaning the jewelry and the piercing daily will help keep the hole from getting infected as it heals.

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