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Are nose piercings less likely to be infected if it is a ring instead of an l ?
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Piercing: is the piercing of the skin that causes the infection not the shape of the object. It is likely that a more heavier object would cause more stress on the piercing and further tearing and therefore be a more source of infection
Answered 3/9/2020
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