Behavioral Risk Factors of HBV Infection and its Association with HBs Ag Positivity among Residents of Kaza Sub- division of District Lahaul & Spiti in Himachal Pradesh

Background: Chronic viral hepatitis is a major global public health problem, an important cause of morbidity and mortality. We conducted this study to evaluate the behavioral risk factors of HBV infection and its association with HBsAg positivity among residents of Kaza sub-division of district Lahaul & Spiti in Himachal Pradesh. Material & Methods: The study was carried out by the Gastroenterology, Community Medicine, and Microbiology Department at Indira Gandhi Medical College Shimla at Kaza, a subdivision of Lahaul & Spiti. The cluster sampling technique was used to get the desired sample size of 4000. Forty clusters were chosen using a probability proportionate to size sampling method, and 100 research participants were added to each cluster using a simple random sampling method. The data was gathered using a pre-tested interview plan. A blood sample of 5ml from each study participant was obtained, and its HBsAg content was examined. Results: In our study, 2.7% of the interviewed respondents’ parents were positive for hepatitis B and 3.7% reported one positive family member. Injectable drug use was reported by 1.6 (68/4231). Among these users 8.8% (6/68) shared needles with other IDUs in last 12 months and 35.3% (24/68) used a common container to draw up drug solution. Sexual intercourse was reported to be experienced by 15.5 (655/4231) and 12.2% either did not disclose or were children. Out of those who ever experienced sexual/penetrative intercourse 38.3% (251/655) had reported it with someone else other than a spouse. Majority of these had two partners other than a spouse (30.3%; 76/251). Around 30% (195/655) reported of using a condom in their last intercourse. Body piercings or a tattoo from someone who doesn’t sterilize his or her equipment, including local treatment from lamas, was prevalent among 16.3% of the population (689/4231). Acupuncture was taken as a remedy for any medical condition by 9% of participants. Regression analysis also revealed that one infected family member emerged as an independent factor associated with HBsAg positive test after adjusting for confounders. Conclusion: Our study provided much important information concerning hepatitis B risk factors in this tribal group. Health education about behavioral risk factors among this tribal population should be the main intervention that might help limit the spread of these blood-borne infections.

Importance of the use of pre- and intra-operative imaging as a tool for planning foreign body removal in the floor of the mouth: a case report / Importancia del uso de la imagenología pre e intraoperatoria como herramienta para la planificación de remoción de cuerpo extraño en piso de boca: presentación de un caso

Introduction: Body piercings consist of small holes made with a needle in different parts of the skin or body to introduce a jewel or decorative element. In the oral cavity, most piercings are placed in the tongue. However, some complications may occur, and surgical techniques must be used for their removal. These complications present a certain degree of difficulty due to their position and may challenge the ability of the clinician to access the specific anatomical location. The different imaging techniques, from simple radiography to intraoperative techniques such as image intensifiers, have become an extremely useful tool for locating an object in the three dimensions of space, allowing safe location and extraction. Objective: The aim of this study is to report the case of a complication of a body piercing in the oral cavity and how the use of imaging was decisive for surgical planning and for the quick and effective resolution of the case. Material and Methods: A 14-year-old female patient came looking for treatment. Her mother reported the onset of the condition after the insertion of a needle-like metallic object while performing an artistic perforation in the lingual region. Since the girl was unable to extract the object, she sought medical advice at the Carlos Arvelo Military Hospital in Caracas, Venezuela. Subsequently, an imaging study was performed by means of a Computed Tomography to locate the metallic object. It was observed that the foreign body had migrated to the floor of the mouth/sublingual region, requiring the area to be surgically approached. It was also decided to use an intraoperative image intensifier. The removal of the object was performed satisfactorily. Conclusion: The extraction of foreign bodies placed in the lingual and sublingual region represents a challenge for the clinician due to the number of important anatomical structures that pass through that area. This makes clinicians plan their surgical removal using pre- and intraoperative imaging, to find a less traumatic location, reduce surgical time as well as the risk of damaging adjacent anatomical structures.

Introducción: Los body piercings consisten en producir perforaciones con una aguja en diferentes localizaciones de la piel con el fin de introducir una joya o elemento decorativo a través del agujero producido previamente. En la cavidad oral, la lengua es el sitio de mayor elección; sin embargo, en ciertas ocasiones suelen presentarse ciertas complicaciones, por lo cual se debe recurrir a técnicas quirúrgicas para su remoción presentando cierto grado de dificultad para su localización y la capacidad del clínico para acceder al espacio anatómico. Las diferentes técnicas imagenológicas desde una radiografía simple hasta técnicas intraoperatorias como los intensificadores de imágenes se han convertido en una herramienta sumamente útil para la ubicación de un objeto en las tres dimensiones del espacio, permitiendo una localización y extracción segura para el clínico y el paciente. Objetivo: El propósito de este trabajo es reportar un caso de una complicación de esta práctica en la región bucal y cómo el uso de la imagenología fue determinante para la planificación quirúrgica y la resolución del caso de manera rápida y efectiva. Material y Métodos: Se presenta a consulta una paciente femenina de 14 años de edad, quien madre refiere inicio de enfermedad actual posterior a introducirse objeto metálico tipo aguja de compás con la finalidad de realizar perforación artística en región lingual, al no poder extraer dicho objeto, acude a evaluación en el Hospital Militar Carlos arvelo de Caracas; posterior se realiza estudio imagenológico tipo Tomografía Computarizada para la ubicación del objeto metálico donde se observa que el cuerpo extraño habría migrado hacia el piso de boca/región sublingual, teniendo la necesidad de abordar quirúrgicamente la zona y elegir el uso de intensificador de imagen transoperatorio para retiro del mismo el cual se dio de manera satisfactoria. Conclusión: Los cuerpos extraños desplazados a la región lingual y sublingual representan un desafío para el clínico al momento de extraerlos, esto se debe a la cantidad de estructuras anatómicas importantes que pasan por dicha zona, lo que hace que el clínico opte en su planificación quirúrgica por el uso de imagenología pre y transoperatoria obteniendo así una localización menos traumática, menor tiempo operatorio y menor riesgo de lesión de estructuras anatómicas adyacentes.

Genital myiasis associated with genital piercing. Case report

ABSTRACT CONTEXT: Myiasis is caused by larval infestation that usually occurs in exposed wounds. Dermatobia hominis is the most common fly species responsible for this parasitic infection. Genital piercing is an ornamental practice used in certain social circles. At placement, it transverses the skin surface and, as such, may be related to complications. CASE REPORT: We report a case of a 31-year-old man with a history of wound infection secondary to genital piercing who was exposed to an environment with flies, leading to myiasis. Mechanical removal and systemic antiparasitic drugs are possible treatments for myiasis. However, prevention that includes wound cleaning and dressing is the best way to avoid this disease. CONCLUSIONS: Genital piercing can lead to potential complications and myiasis may occur when skin lesions are not properly treated.

The Rolling Earlobe Flap for Dilated Ear Holes Following Ear Gauging: A Novel Approach to Aesthetically Preserving Earlobe Soft Tissue Volume

Patients are increasingly seeking repair of their earlobes following ear gauging. Research has shown that current repair techniques either excessively reduce the lobular volume or leave an obvious scar along the free edge of the earlobe. In our case series, we describe the use of a novel technique for repairing earlobes following ear gauging using a rolling earlobe flap that preserves the lobular volume and avoids leaving a scar on the free edge of the lobule. The procedure was performed on 3 patients (6 earlobes) who had defects from ear gauging that ranged from 3.0 to 6.5 cm. There were no postoperative complications of infection, wound dehiscence, flap necrosis, hypertrophic scars, or keloids, and all patients were highly satisfied with the postoperative results. This versatile technique allows for an aesthetically pleasing reconstruction of the lobule with the advantages of: the absence of a surgical scar on the free edge of the lobule, preserving the lobule volume, and presenting a highly customizable technique that allows lobules to be created with various shapes and volumes.

The Rolling Earlobe Flap for Dilated Ear Holes Following Ear Gauging: A Novel Approach to Aesthetically Preserving Earlobe Soft Tissue Volume

Patients are increasingly seeking repair of their earlobes following ear gauging. Research has shown that current repair techniques either excessively reduce the lobular volume or leave an obvious scar along the free edge of the earlobe. In our case series, we describe the use of a novel technique for repairing earlobes following ear gauging using a rolling earlobe flap that preserves the lobular volume and avoids leaving a scar on the free edge of the lobule. The procedure was performed on 3 patients (6 earlobes) who had defects from ear gauging that ranged from 3.0 to 6.5 cm. There were no postoperative complications of infection, wound dehiscence, flap necrosis, hypertrophic scars, or keloids, and all patients were highly satisfied with the postoperative results. This versatile technique allows for an aesthetically pleasing reconstruction of the lobule with the advantages of: the absence of a surgical scar on the free edge of the lobule, preserving the lobule volume, and presenting a highly customizable technique that allows lobules to be created with various shapes and volumes.

Tongue Piercing: experience of piercees and practice of piercers in Klang Valley, Malaysia

@#To explore the phenomenon of tongue piercing in Klang Valley. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with piercers and those who had their tongue pierced (“piercees”) in Klang Valley. Five piercers and eight piercees were interviewed. Piercees had their tongue pierced at age 16-25 years. Three main reasons for tongue piercing were to enhance appearance, express their individuality, and out of curiosity. They reported that they experienced various immediate and late complications. However, most were aware of and expected the complications. The majority of piercers reported adequate infection control procedures and enquired about the client’s health prior to piercing. Although some clients reported problems, such reports were rare. Tongue piercing is an invasive procedure with some risks, but precautions such as proper infection control procedures minimize the likelihood of encountering serious problems. The reasons for tongue piercing varied between individuals. Although the majority of the interviewed piercers reported cross-infection control, their knowledge of the medical risks associated with tongue piercing varied widely.

Formation of ghost images due to metal objects on the surface of the patient's face: A pictorial essay

Panoramic radiographs are a relatively simple technique that is commonly used in all dental specialties. In panoramic radiographs, in addition to the formation of real images of metal objects, ghost images may also form, and these ghost images can hinder an accurate diagnosis and interfere with the accuracy of radiology reports. Dentists must understand the formation of these images in order to avoid making incorrect radiographic diagnoses. Therefore, the present study sought to present a study of the formation of panoramic radiograph ghost images caused by metal objects in the head and neck region of a dry skull, as well as to report a clinical case n order to warn dentists about ghost images and to raise awareness thereof. An understanding of the principles of the formation of ghost images in panoramic radiographs helps prevent incorrect diagnoses.

Piercings in medical students and their effects on the skin

BACKGROUND: Piercings are body embellishments commonly seen in young people, however their inherent risk of infection and scarring disorders are less divulged. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of body piercings among medical students and their possible dermatologic consequences. METHODS: Cross-sectional study with 58 medical students, by means of a structured questionnaire covering socio-demographic characteristics, technical issues related to the piercing and characteristics of the dermatologic complications. RESULTS: The sample was predominantly female (86.2%), with mean age 24 ± 3 years. The placement of the first piercing occurred during adolescence (median age 15), without medical supervision (91.4%) or knowledge of parents/guardians (74%). Most piercings were made of metal alloy/stainless steel, in a dumbbell model (51.7%), inserted in the umbilical area (53.5%) or ear (41.4%), with frequent cutaneous reactions in the first six months post-piercing. Hypertrophic scarring, pain, swelling and infection (p<0.05) had significantly higher frequencies among those with navel piercings. CONCLUSION: Piercing insertion occurred during adolescence. Local inflammatory and infectious reactions were common. Scarring disorders and dermatitis appeared in the long term. There is need for preventive and educational activities, starting with those in the academic environment. .

Piercing (oral e perioral) e complicações à saúde: a percepção de um grupo de portadores do adorno / Body piercing (oral and perioral) and associated health complications: perceptions of a group of adornment wearers

Objetivo: identificar complicações decorrentes do uso de piercing (oral e perioral) em uma população de adultos jovens. Metodologia: pesquisa descritiva, do tipo transversal, mediante coleta de dados primários. A população-alvo foi constituída por adultos de três cidades do estado de Santa Catarina (SC), tendo como critérios de inclusão: idade igual ou superior a 18 anos; portador ou ex-portador de piercing. A amostra foi do tipo não probabilístico, obtida de forma acidental. Os sujeitos da pesquisa foram abordados em espaços coletivos. Resultados: obteve-se a devolutiva de 103 instrumentos devidamente preenchidos. A amostra foi composta por 50,5% de sujeitos do gênero masculino e 49,5% do feminino. As idades variaram de 18 a 32 anos. A maioria (70%) afirmou não ter percebido qualquer tipo de alteração após a colocação do adorno. Dentre os que identificaram algum tipo de alteração (n=32), a maioria integrava o grupo dos que já tinham sido portadores do adorno. As principais alterações apontadas foram: alterações na fala, mastigação e deglutição; dentes danificados; dor; inchaço e inflamação. Conclusão: o piercing é uma forma de injúria intraoral, havendo, portanto, necessidade de ampla divulgação de informações sobre cuidados em relação ao uso desse adorno, a fim de minimizar as complicações que podem ocorrer.

Objective: To identify complications arising from the use of body piercing (oral and perioral) in a population of young adults. Methodology: Descriptive research, of the cross-sectional type, through the collection of primary data. The target population consisted of adults from three cities in the state of Santa Catarina (SC), and the inclusion criteria were: age 18 or over, and user or former user of a body piercing. The sample was of the accidental, non-probabilistic type. The research subjects were interviewed in public places. Results: 103 completed questionnaires were returned. The sample was comprised of 50.5% male subjects, and 49.5% females, with ages ranging from 18 to 32 years. The majority (70%) stated that they had not noticed any kind of change after having their body piercing done. Of those who identified some type of change (n=32), the majority were part of the former user group. The main changes mentioned were: changes in speech, chewing and swallowing; damaged teeth; pain and swelling; and inflammation. Conclusion: Piercing is a form of intraoral injury, therefore it is necessary to ensure that information on care in relation to the use of this adornment is widespread, to minimize possible complications.

Hábitos e costumes de mulheres universitárias quanto ao uso de roupas íntimas, adornos genitais, depilação e práticas sexuais / Habits and traditions of female college students related to intimate clothing, genital adornments, genital hair removal and sexual practices

OBJETIVO: Descrever as práticas e cuidados com a área genital de mulheres universitárias. MÉTODOS: Estudo analítico descritivo, que analisou os hábitos e costumes de 364 estudantes de uma universidade pública do Estado de São Paulo quanto ao uso de roupas íntimas, piercings corporais, tatuagens, depilação e práticas sexuais. Um questionário com 42 perguntas avaliou as práticas habituais mais comuns das universitárias. Todas as perguntas foram autorrespondidas e os questionários, sem qualquer identificação, foram colocados em urnas lacradas para garantir o sigilo das informações. As respostas foram tabuladas em planilha Microsoft® Excel 2007 para obtenção de análise univariável. RESULTADOS: A média de idade das universitárias estudadas foi de 21 anos (DP±2,7), sendo 84% brancas. Participaram do estudo voluntárias das áreas de biológicas (50%), exatas (29%) e humanas (21%). Observou-se que 61,8% das entrevistadas usam calcinhas de algodão, porém, ao mesmo tempo, 75,4% usam calças jeans apertadas, e que somente 18,4% deixam de usar calcinha para dormir. Apenas uma participante relatou ter piercing genital e nenhuma tinha tatuagem. A maioria das universitárias faz depilação genital, sendo que aproximadamente um terço delas o faz de forma completa. Após depilar, dois terços usam produtos como anti-inflamatórios e/ou hidratantes na região. Apenas 62% usam camisinha masculina e 17,6% lubrificante na relação sexual. Metade pratica sexo oral receptor; 17,9% sexo anal e 26,6% delas relatam ter dor no ato sexual. Corrimento vaginal foi relatado após a relação sexual em 25,6% dos casos. CONCLUSÃO:Mulheres jovens de universidade pública brasileira têm muitos hábitos inadequados de cuidados relacionados à sua área genital. Não costumam usar piercings ou tatuagens genitais, mas relatam ter dor no ato sexual e corrimento vaginal após o sexo em um grande número de casos.

PURPOSE: To describe the practices and care with the genital area of female college students. METHODS: A descriptive analytical study evaluated the habits and traditions of 364 students from the University of Campinas (Unicamp) regarding the use of underwear, body piercings, tattoos, hair removal and sexual practices. A questionnaire with 42 questions assessed the most current practices among female college students. All questions were self answered and the questionnaires, without any identification, were placed in sealed ballot boxes to ensure the confidentiality of information. The responses were tabulated in Microsoft® Excel 2007 to obtain univariate analysis. RESULTS:The mean age of the college students in the study was 21 years (SD±2.7), and 84% were white. The volunteers who participated in this study were from the biological science area (50%), the exact science area (29%) or the humanity area (21%). It was observed that 61.8% of the respondents wear cotton panties, but at the same time 75.4% wear tight jeans, and only 18.4% wore no panties when sleeping. Only one participant reported having had genital piercing and none of them reported tattooing. Most female college students do genital waxing, and approximately 1/3 of them do so completely. After hair removal, 2/3 apply an anti-inflammatory and/or moisturizer to the region. Only 62% use condoms and 17.6% use a lubricant during intercourse. Half of them receive oral sex, 17.9% practice anal sex and 26.6% of them report feeling pain during sexual intercourse. Vaginal discharge after intercourse was reported in 25.6% of the cases. CONCLUSION:Young female college students from Brazilian public universities have many inadequate care habits related to their genital area. They do not use genital piercing and tattoos, but report having pain during sexual intercourse and vaginal discharge after sex in a large number of cases.

Representations of tattoo and piercing use / Representações do uso de tatuagem e piercing / Representaciones del uso de tatuaje y piercing

The present study has investigated several tattoo and piercing identity representations for their users, as well as prejudices related to them. We have interviewed 10 individuals with such ornaments. The results showed three different categories of representations for people with ornaments: aesthetic, predetermined design significance and permanent mark of a significant moment in life. Divergences in representations of these types of ornaments are responsible for generating prejudiced attitudes towards those who have them. Even facing discrimination and stigmatized character brought by ornaments, the interviewers reported they had not regret by opting for their use, which can be considered an identity factor, either personal or group.

O presente estudo investigou diversas representações identitárias da tatuagem e do piercing para seus usuários, bem como os preconceitos relacionados a esses. Para isso, foram entrevistados 10 sujeitos portadores de tais adornos. Os resultados apontaram três diferentes categorias de representações para os portadores de adornos: complemento estético, significação pré-estabelecida do desenho e marca permanente de um momento significativo na vida. Divergências nas representações desses tipos de enfeites são responsáveis por gerar atitudes preconceituosas para com aqueles que os possuem. Mesmo frente à discriminação e ao caráter estigmatizado trazido pelos adornos, os entrevistados relataram não terem se arrependido por optar pelo seu uso, o que pode ser considerado um fator constituinte da identidade, seja essa pessoal ou grupal.

El presente estudio investigó diversas representaciones de identidad a través del tatuaje y del piercing para sus usuarios, así como los preconceptos relacionados a éstos. Para eso, fueron entrevistados 10 sujetos portadores de tales adornos. Los resultados apuntaron tres diferentes categorías de representaciones para los portadores de adornos: complemento estético, significación pre-establecida del dibujo y marca permanente de un momento significativo en la vida. Divergencias en las representaciones de estos tipos de adereces son responsables de generar actitudes prejuiciosas para con aquéllos que les poseen. Mismo frente a la discriminación y al carácter estigmatizado traído por los adornos, los entrevistados relataron no haber arrepentimiento por optaren por su uso, lo que puede ser considerado un factor constituyente de la identidad, sea esta personal o grupal.

Piercing labial como corpo estranho / Lip piercing as a foreign body

O uso do piercing oral se tornou muito comum na última década. o uso disseminado desse adereço pode trazer consequências na região bucal, relacionadas à instalação e permanência deste. A presença de piercings como corpoestranho inserido nos tecidos orais é pouco relatada pela literatura. este artigo tem como objetivo realizar uma revisão da literatura sobre piercing bucal e relatar um caso adicional de piercing lábio como corpoestranho.

Oral piercing has become very common over the last ten years. The widespread use of piercing may have consequences in the oral region related to installation and maintenance. The presence of foreign body piercings inserted into the oral tissues is rarely reported in the literature. This article sets out to review the literature on oral piercing and report an additional case of lip piercing as a foreign body.

Health risks and complications associated with the use of intraoral and perioral piercing: knowledge of young adults

Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the knowledge of young adults on health risks and complications associated with the use of intraoral and perioral piercing. Material and methods: A descriptive transversal study using primary data. The study group comprised individuals with 18 years of age or more who were found in collective spaces, in the urban perimeter of Balneário Camboriu (Santa Catarina). The probabilistic sample was calculated as infinite population, defining a margin of error of 5%. The survey data were collected through an in-person structured questionnaire. Results: 395 individuals (39.5% male; 60.5% female) participated in the research, with ages ranging from 18 to 26 years-old. Most of the individuals (74.2%) have medium level of education. Six percent (6%) were or had been using oral piercing. Sixty-seven percent (67%) did not have received any information about the possible implications for health, as a result of the use of oral piercing; however, 89.7% believed that the use of this accessory offered risks to health. The percentage of users of oral piercing in the group was 6%, among which 93% told that they had observed some type of alteration as a result of the use of oral piercing. Conclusion: Most of the participants of this research did not have suitable knowledge on the health risks, as a result of the use of an oral piercing. Therefore the accomplishment of information campaigns for general population is fundamental, in which the -dentist must play a significant role.

As marcas corporais segundo a percepção de profissionais de saúde: adorno ou estigma? / Perceptions of healthcare providers toward body art: adornment or stigma?

O uso de marcas corporais tem se tornado cada vez mais frequente, sobretudo entre adolescentes. Através de abordagem qualitativa, este estudo pretende avaliar se o uso de piercings e tatuagens afeta o cuidado prestado por auxiliares de enfermagem a adolescentes internados e identificar influências na formação dos significados atribuídos às marcas. Foram entrevistados auxiliares que trabalham em enfermaria específica para o atendimento de adolescentes. Após análise das entrevistas, foram formuladas categorias para melhor apreensão do sentido atribuído pelos auxiliares ao uso de marcas. Algumas categorias foram recorrentes, destacando-se a associação das marcas a: comportamentos de desvio; apelo erótico e consumismo; gesto de coragem; riscos de adoecimento e doença mental. Religião e valores familiares predominaram sobre a formação profissional em relação aos significados atribuídos ao objeto de estudo. Conclui-se que a visão negativa em relação às marcas relaciona-se diretamente ao cuidado. A quantidade de marcas, a localização, o tipo, a idade do adolescente e o caráter definitivo/transitório interferem na interpretação dos profissionais. Contudo, marcas corporais são ferramentas semiológicas importantes, devendo ser incluídas no roteiro de avaliação dos adolescentes.

Nowadays, body art is widespread, especially among adolescents. This qualitative study seeks to assess whether the use of body art interferes with how nursing assistants care for hospitalized adolescents and to identify factors that influence the perceptions of these health care providers. Nursing assistants working in an adolescent-specific ward were interviewed. After the analysis, dominant themes emerged from the narratives, allowing for a better understanding of how nursing assistants perceive tattoos and piercing. Some themes were recurrent, especially the association of body art with deviant behavior, erotic appeal, consumerism, courage, health risks, and psychic disorders. Religion and family values prevail over professional knowledge in how body marks are perceived. It may thus be inferred that a negative attitude toward body art is directly related to quality of care. The number of marks, their location, their type, and the definite/temporary character of tattoos and piercing interfere with the providers' interpretation. However, piercing and tattoos are important semiological tools and must be included in the script for the evaluation of adolescents.

Asociación entre tatuajes, perforaciones y conductas de riesgo en adolescentes / Association between tattoos, piercings and risk behaviors in adolescents

Background: The use of tattoos and piercings has increased, especially among adolescents in the last decades. Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of these behaviors in adolescents and their association with risk behaviors such as alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug use and sexual promiscuity. Material and Methods: An anonymous and confidential survey about tattooing and piercings was applied to randomly selected high school teenagers, attending municipal, private-subsidized and private schools, in four sectors of Santiago (north-east, south-east, north-west, south-west). Results: The surveys were answered by 1329 participants with a mean age of 15 years (62% women) from 9 schools in Santiago. The prevalence of tattoos was 1.7% (confidence intervals (CI) 1.1% to 2.5%). The figure for piercings was 30.6% (CI 28.2 to 33.1%). A higher prevalence of tattooing and piercings was observed in groups with a history of psychiatric disorders, criminal records, alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug consumption and initiation of sexual activity (p < 0,001). Conclusions: This study confirms that tattoos and piercings are indicators of adolescent risk behaviors.

A relação entre infecção bacteriana por Pseudomonas aeruginosa e a colocação de piercing em região de cartilagem superior da orelha: relato de caso clínico / The relationship between bacterial infection by Pseudomonas aeruginosa withpiercing?s placement in the region of the upper cartilage of the ear: case report

A prática da colocação de piercings é comum entre jovens. Os motivos que levam à escolha dessa prática são os mais diversos, dentre os quais estão: expressão de identidade, estética, inclusão em grupos sociais, moda e manifestação de rebeldia. A colocação do piercing é feita mediante uma perfuração dos tecidos no local desejado, o que, em alguns casos, pode resultar em complicações pela penetração de micro-organismos nos tecidos ou em infecções mais graves. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo realizar uma revisão em relação às complicações decorrentes da utilização de piercing, bem como apresentar um relato clínico de infecção por pseudômonas após a colocação de piercing em região de cartilagem em orelha direita.

The practice of body piercing is common among young people. The reasons why the choice of this practice are several, among them are: an expression of identity, aesthetics, participation in social groups, fashion and expression of rebellion. The placement of the piercing is done through a perforation of the tissues at the desired location, which in some cases can result in complications due to the penetration of micro-organisms in tissue or in more serious infections. This paper aims to conduct a review with respect to complications related to the use of piercing, as well as present a clinical report of pseudomonas infection after placement of a region of cartilage piercing in right ear.

Caracterización de estudiantes de bachillerato que usan piercings en Cali, Colombia / Characterization of students who use piercings in Cali, Colombia

Objetivo: Conocer en una muestra poblacional de bachilleres entre 6° y 12° de cuatro colegios de Cali, Colombia, de diferentes estratos socioeconómicos, las variables sociodemográficas que los caracterizan y los factores que les motivaron a utilizar piercings. Materiales y métodos: Se aplicó una encuesta con 15 preguntas a 219 estudiantes bachilleres que manifestaron tener piercings y se realizó una entrevista en profundidad de forma aleatoria a 10% de la muestra. Resultados: De los 2120 estudiantes matriculados en bachillerato en los cuatro colegios de diferentes estratos sociales que cumplieron los criterios de inclusión del estudio, 219 estudiantes (10.3%) utilizaban piercings, coincidiendo en los estratos alto, medio y bajo el predominio de su uso en jóvenes varones, a la edad de 16 años, con preferencia para colocárselos en los lóbulos de las orejas y lengua, en los sitios donde los adquirieron. Conclusión: Los factores que influyeron en la decisión de usar los piercings fueron el gusto por estos, mejorar su imagen, la moda y el deseo de explorar nuevas experiencias.

Objetive: To know from a sample of secondary students between the 6th and 12th grades in four schools in the city of Santiago de Cali from different socio-economic levels, the characterization of their social demographic variables and the factors that motivated them to use piercings. Materials and methods: A 15-question survey was applied to 219 high school students who wore piercings, and an in-depth interview was made to 10% of the sample. Results: From the 2120 secondary students from the four schools in different socio-economic levels that complied with the inclusion criteria for the study, 219 students (10.33%) used piercings, with their use predominating in the high, medium, and low stratums among young men, 16 years of age. These piercings were usually located in the earlobes and tongue, and were placed there at the shops where they bought them. Conclusion: The factors that influenced the decision to use the piercings were: because they liked them, they improved their image, it was fashionable, and because of the desire to explore new experiences.

Complicações decorrentes da utilização do piercing bucal: avaliação e conduta clínica / Complications due use of oral piercing: clinical evaluation and management

Objetivo: apresentar três casos clínicos de pacientes portadores de piercing bucal, nos quais foram motivados a remover os adornos e, quando não admitiram a remoção, foram orientados preventivamente para evitar maiores complicações. Descrição do caso: a conduta do Cirurgião-dentista frente ao paciente portador do piercing na cavidade bucal foi descrita. O estudo ainda enalteceu a importância da intervenção do Cirurgião-dentista no esclarecimento dos possíveis prejuízos à saúde ocasionados pelo piercing bucal. Conclusão: o Cirurgião-dentista e particularmente o periodontista desempenham papel relevante na orientação evitando a instalação do piercing bucal, ou na recomendação de cuidados quando o paciente não aceita a remoção do adorno.

Aim: present 3 clinical cases of patients with oral piercing, who was guided to remove the ornaments, and when the patient did not admit the piercing removal, the patient was preventively warned to avoid more complications. Case description: the dentist management on the patient with oral piercing was described. This study also enhances the importance of the dentist intervention in the explanation of possible health injury occasioned by oral piercing. Conclusion: the dentist and particularly the periodontist play relevant role in guiding avoiding the installation of oral piercing, or the recommendation of care when the patient does not accept the removal of adornment.

Considerações sobre o uso do piercing lingual / Considerations regarding the use of tongue piercing

OBJETIVO: Verificar as implicações do uso do piercing lingual em indivíduos da cidade de Araraquara, São Paulo. MÉTODOS: A cidade de Araraquara, São Paulo possui cinco estabelecimentos para colocação de piercing, dos quais apenas dois autorizaram a realização da pesquisa e permitiram acesso a listagem dos usuários de piercing lingual. Os usuários foram contatados pelo telefone. Ao final do estudo a amostra esteve composta por 100 indivíduos de ambos os sexos, maiores de 18 anos, que fazem ou fizeram uso do piercing lingual. Para levantamento das informações utilizou-se um formulário, com seis questões objetivas. Os dados obtidos foram analisados por meio de estatística descritiva. RESULTADOS: Dos participantes, 77 indivíduos usavam piercing lingual há mais de seis meses. O tempo de cicatrização após a colocação do adereço foi abaixo de quatro meses, sendo que, 68 pessoas utilizaram enxaguatórios bucais e 19, além deste, utilizaram analgésicos. Apenas 11 pessoas não apresentaram sintomas após as primeiras semanas decorrentes da colocação do piercing e 56 indivíduos relataram complicações como aumento da salivação, dificuldade na fala, fraturas dentárias, traumas na gengiva ou mucosa e dificuldades na alimentação. CONCLUSÃO: Frente às implicações apresentadas pelo uso do piercing lingual justifica-se o despendimento de esforços na orientação de jovens frente à opção de utilização de piercing na cavidade oral.

OBJECTIVE: Investigated the consequences of tongue piercing in individuals from the city of Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil. METHODS: In Araraquara there are five piercing shops, but only two agreed to help the research by providing the contact information of customers who had had their tongues pierced. These customers were contacted by telephone. By the end of the research, the sample consisted of 100 individuals from both genders aged 18 years or more. Not all of them still had their tongue piercing. A form with six objective questions was used to collect information. The information was then analyzed by descriptive statistics. RESULTS: From the 100 participants, 77 had been using tongue piercing for more than 6 months. It took less than 4 months for the tongue to heal. Sixty-eight individuals used oral rinses and of these, 19 also used painkillers. Only 11 individuals did not present symptoms after the first weeks using the piercing. On the other hand, 56 individuals reported complications such as increased salivation, speaking difficulties, gingival or mucosal traumas, dental fractures and eating difficulties. CONCLUSION: All these tongue-piercing complications justify efforts to inform the youth about the use of piercing in the oral cavity.

Tatuagem, body piercing e a experiência da dor: emoção, ritualização e medicalização / Tattoo, body piercing and the experience of pain: emotion, ritualization and medicalization

Configurando uma experiência física que desafia tabus físicos e sociais, a marcação do corpo através da tatuagem e body piercing tem sido bastante explorada no espaço público mediatizado em função das questões da dor voluntária e dos riscos de saúde individual e pública implicados. Ao pânico moral que já envolvia estas práticas, associadas a comportamentos tidos como socialmente desviantes, psico-patológicos ou criminosos, junta-se-lhes outra espécie de pânico social, o ®pânico higienista¼, associado ao receio de contrair doenças infecto-contagiosas, ou de reagir aos materiais ou tintas encarnados. No sentido de ir além destes discursos, este artigo pretende analisar: por um lado, como os consumidores actuais de tatuagem e body piercing lidam com a dor que lhe está associada, que emoções enquadram essa sensação e que estratégias convocam no seu controlo; por outro lado, como é que os produtores de tatuagem e body piercing, perante novas e mais alargadas clientelas, lidam com exigência de disciplinas sanitárias na sua prática profissional. Em termos metodológicos, a informação empírica apresentada no artigo foi obtida em situação de entrevista em profundidade, de natureza biográfica, semi-estruturada na sua preparação e semi-diretiva na sua aplicação, a portadores de corpos multitatuados e multiperfurados, profissionais ou apenas consumidores de tatuagem e body piercing. Quinze entrevistados com diferentes perfis sociais foram recrutados em estúdios de tatuagem e body piercing de Lisboa e arredores, depois de intenso trabalho etnográfico nesses mesmos espaços.