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Why can't i have dairy products after getting my tongue pierced?

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Infection?: I am not sure why you were instructed to avoid dairy but my best guess is that the presence of lactose in dairy products can increase risk of infection of the pierced area by attracting microbes to the stud.

Answered 1/5/2019

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