Complications associated with intimate body piercings
Brigette Lee1, Ramya Vangipuram, Erik Petersen
1Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. brigette.lee@bcm.edu.
Dermatology Online Journal
|September 29, 2018
Summary
Intimate body piercings, like nipple and genital piercings, carry risks such as infection and structural damage. Healthcare providers should educate patients and offer non-judgmental care for potential complications.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Dermatology
- Public Health
Background:
- Intimate body piercings (nipple, genital) are increasingly common in both sexes.
- There is a lack of comprehensive literature on the complications of these piercings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the short- and long-term complications associated with intimate body piercings.
- To highlight risks relevant to patient counseling and medical management.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on body piercing complications.
- Synthesis of reported adverse events and risks.
Main Results:
- Nipple piercings: risk of breast abscesses mimicking cancer, breastfeeding difficulties.
- Male genital piercings: urethral rupture, obstruction, squamous cell carcinoma.
- Female genital piercings: increased risk of pregnancy and STIs.
- Pregnancy-related issues: infection risk from removal, potential childbirth hindrance.
Conclusions:
- Intimate piercings pose significant health risks, including infection, structural damage, and malignancy.
- Patient education on risks and disclosure of medical history is crucial.
- Hygienic procedures and non-judgmental physician attitudes are vital for complication prevention and management.
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