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Is it safe to get a piercing if you are taking immune suppressing medication?
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Yes: As long as it's done professionally and is taken care of appropriately. Any redness, swelling, or drainage should be evaluated by a physician.
Answered 6/9/2018
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Not a great idea: Piercings and tattoos are often not done in sterile environments. There have been reports of disease transmission, i.E hepatitis in such parlors.
Answered 9/28/2016
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