The range of ear piercings goes far beyond what most people expect. Some sit in soft tissue and heal quickly, others pass through thick cartilage and demand patience, and each comes with its own look, ...

On January 30th, Stray Kids‘ Lee Know draws concern after showing up with an infected piercing, which quickly goes viral due to a fan who shared this worrying image of his inflamed ear. On Thursday, ...

I’ve been wanting a helix piercing for a long time. The main things holding me back? Pain – and all the horror stories about piercings getting infected, bleeding endlessly or taking forever to heal. I ...

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The Nature of Shadows triggers once you complete The Elderwood quest. Looking to learn more about the infection seeping into the forest, Subira wants you to gather her some minerals from the area.

In 2025, surface and dermal piercings, once considered niche, are surging back into the spotlight. And celebrities continue to fuel the growing appetite for unconventional body jewelry. This past year ...

As legacy retailers struggle, Studs’ Anna Harman breaks down what today’s piercing customer actually wants, and why. Photo by Tory Williams/Courtesy of Studs This Q&A is part of Observer’s Expert ...

I've always known I'd be heavily pierced. I remember seeing scene queens on MySpace and Tumblr with fun earring styles and placements that were far from basic, and knowing I had to be that girl when I ...

Hangnail infections will often heal without complications. Home care, including warm water soaks and antibiotic cream, is usually effective for mild infections, but more serious infections may require ...

Infected lip piercings may show symptoms like swelling, redness, pain, and pus. Treat infections with antibiotics or over-the-counter medications as advised by a healthcare provider. To avoid ...

An “aggressive” monkey infected with COVID and multiple sexually transmitted diseases is running loose through Mississippi after a truck overturned on an Interstate and released a pack of the diseased ...