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The '''rook piercing''' is an [[Ear piercing|ear piercing]] through the fold of [[Cartilage|cartilage]] between the inner and outer [[Conch|conch]] (the [[Anti-helix|anti-helix]]). Care must be taken with it during healing, as it is easy to contaminate (and damage) from things like telephones touching it.
Rubbing alcohol, sometimes called "surgical spirit", is an effective disinfectant and counter-septic. Commonly consisting of methylated spirits (95% methanol), rubbing alcohol should not be applied to broken skin but is useful for the cleaning of skin around wounds to prevent the spread of pathogens found on the skin.


The piercing was first popularized by [[Erik Dakota|Erik Dakota]] (featured in [[Body Play|Body Play]] #4), who is said to have named it after a shortened version of his first name.
For areas of broken skin, an antiseptic cream would be advisable. These assist in the healing of skin, acting as a blood/air barrier in much the same way as a scab. This speeds platelet aggregation and the formation of scar tissue. Commercially available brands include "Savlon".
 
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== Alternative Names ==
;Construction Piercing
:used in Alaska and other areas.
;Niler
:a [[Local Term|Local Term]] used by [[Gauntlet|Gauntlet]] for the [[Rook|Rook]] piercing, named after employee [[Eric Niles|Eric Niles]].
;Scaffold Piercing
:common in the United Kingdom and Australia.
 
== See Also ==
*[[Helix Piercing|Helix Piercing]]
 
== Related Risks ==
*[[Bell's Palsy|Bell's Palsy]]
*[[Ear Collapse|Ear Collapse]]
*[[Loss of Hearing|Loss of Hearing]]
*[[Rejection|Rejection]]

Latest revision as of 10:42, 17 September 2023

Rubbing alcohol, sometimes called "surgical spirit", is an effective disinfectant and counter-septic. Commonly consisting of methylated spirits (95% methanol), rubbing alcohol should not be applied to broken skin but is useful for the cleaning of skin around wounds to prevent the spread of pathogens found on the skin.

For areas of broken skin, an antiseptic cream would be advisable. These assist in the healing of skin, acting as a blood/air barrier in much the same way as a scab. This speeds platelet aggregation and the formation of scar tissue. Commercially available brands include "Savlon".

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