ADA Statement on Intraoral/Perioral Piercing
American Dental Association's position statement opposing mouth piercings. (May 14, 1999)
Allergy Risk of Body Piercing
Discusses European safety rules regarding the nickel content of jewelry and how it may account for a sharp increase in allergies to the metal. [BBC News Health section]
Body Art Becoming More Acceptable
By Jeffrey Willis. [The Auburn Plainsman Intrigue Section] (January 1, 1997)
Body Piercing
Information on the procedure and healing time involved for these temporary adornments. [School Nurse.com]
Body piercing
By Terry Talbert. Talks about the various state health standards. [Herald Mail Online]
Body Piercing and Modification
A Christian look at the art of adorning oneself. [About.com]
Body Piercing Problems
Discusses the possible complications relating to this form of body art. By Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN.
Call for Skin Piercing Controls
The Scottish Consumer Council is calling for tough new mandates. [BBC News, Scotland]
Everything You've Always Wanted To Know About Body Piercing
By Dr. Dean Edell. [HealthCentral.com] (January 4, 2000)
How Jewish is Body Piercing
By Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz. [Jewish Law Commentary]
New Trends Can Damage Your Body
Talks about the dangers of using ear piercing guns. Also mentions the possible adverse effects of body adornment practices. [Augusta Chronicle] (December 3, 1996)
Piercing Our Past - Bod Mod in the Ancient World
Body modification article by Janet Thompson. [Sexscrolls]
Piercing Seminar
Sponsored by the AIDS Committee of Toronto.
So You Wanna Get an Unusual Piercing
Step-by-step information about the process. Topics include finding a safe parlor, aftercare, changing jewelry, and removal.
Tongue Piercing
Personal article by Anna on her piercing experience. Includes links to aftercare and tattoos.
Tongue Piercing Can Be Fatal
Talks about the serious health problems related to body modification. [BBC News, Health section]