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Is it dangerous to get your ears pierced?
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Ear piercing: Not dangerous but make sure it is done with sterile technique
Answered 8/11/2012
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Hazards: Ear piercings can become infected. You can even develop chondritis (infection of the cartilage) - especially when you get multiple piercings going up the ear. Pierced ears can be dangerous for babies & toddlers as the earrigs may come off & may be swallowed.
Answered 1/5/2019
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