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A member asked:
I have sickle cell anemia. can i still get a lip piercing?
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Yes: Unless someone with sickle cell anemia has had recurrent or serious infections, a lip piercing should be ok. A doctor should be consulted to make certain.
Answered 12/3/2017
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Sickle cell + pierce: Yes. Any signs of infection (redness, pus, swelling, a lot of pain), though, go see your doctor.
Answered 6/22/2018
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