Hypertrophic piercing bumps and keloid scars can look similar. However, there are various ways to differentiate them. Skin changes can occur at the site of piercings. Knowing how to tell the ...

A sternum piercing is a type of surface piercing that’s located on any point along the sternum (breastbone). Although sternum piercings are often placed vertically between the breasts, they may also ...

Maybe I’m just a 29-year-old teenager, but an ear covered in piercings is still very much my goal in life. It also happens that the earring stack trend hasn’t gone away; it’s only gotten bigger, with ...

The daith piercing is an increasingly popular option to treat migraine, anxiety, and other symptoms. No scientific evidence supports this idea, but this is primarily because no research has directly ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. As Rihanna, FKATwigs, and Zoe Kravitz can illustrate, adorning oneself with ...

Getting a new piercing is a fun and easy way to spice up your look, but there are so many options out there — rook, conch, navel, cartilage, helix, front helix, you name it — that it can be hard to ...

A bump from a piercing may require at-home treatment like cleaning your piercing and changing your jewelry. If you have symptoms of an infection, you may need to see a doctor. Share on Pinterest Mal ...

A vertical lip piercing, also known as a vertical labret, is done by inserting jewelry through the middle of your lower lip. Although it is a popular practice, a vertical lip piercing can come with ...