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Piercings through the '''tragus''', the little nub in front of the ear canal, are a common form of [[Category:Ear Piercings|ear piercing]]. This piercing is not known to have a historical basis.
When piercings passing through [[Cartilage|cartilage]] become infected, it is possible for an [[Infection|infection]] to become trapped between layers of cartilage. When this happens, infection can spread very rapidly and literally destroy an ear within a period of a day or two creating '''ear collapse.''' Since the cartilage is the structural element of the ear, even after you've cleared the infection, permanent damage can easily be done.


This piercing can be done with a [[Captive bead ring|captive bead ring]], [[Barbell|barbells]] or even a [[Labret stud|labret stud]]. This piercing should have no effect on hearing, nor is it linked to facial paralysis or any other [[Urban legend|urban legends]].
A serious infection of this type should be immediately treated by a doctor. Again, this type of infection can spread and grow very quickly, so if this happens to you do not hesitate to visit an emergency room! See [[Cartilage Swelling]] for more information.


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== Alternative Names ==
;Ear-Clit piercing
:[[Local term|local term]] in Indiana. One Indiana piercer writes us,
: ''A lot of people around here refer to their tragus piercings as their "ear-clit" piercings, which made me laugh for about fifteen minutes straight the first time someone asked for one.''
;Flaps piercing
:used in Buffalo, NY area.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Vertical Tragus]]
* [[Cartilage Swelling]]


== Related Risks ==
== Entries related to this risk ==
* [[Bell's Palsy]]
* [[Cartilage Piercing]]
* [[Ear Collapse]]
* [[Ear Shaping]]
* [[Loss of Hearing]]
* [[Ear Pointing]]
* [[Piercing Gun]]
* [[Helix Shaping]]
* [[Piercing Studs]]
* [[Ear Cropping]]
* [[Rejection]]
* [[Industrial Piercing]]

Latest revision as of 02:54, 17 September 2023

When piercings passing through cartilage become infected, it is possible for an infection to become trapped between layers of cartilage. When this happens, infection can spread very rapidly and literally destroy an ear within a period of a day or two creating ear collapse. Since the cartilage is the structural element of the ear, even after you've cleared the infection, permanent damage can easily be done.

A serious infection of this type should be immediately treated by a doctor. Again, this type of infection can spread and grow very quickly, so if this happens to you do not hesitate to visit an emergency room! See Cartilage Swelling for more information.

Ear Collapse-1.jpg

See Also

Entries related to this risk