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.

Tattooing among Iranian prisoners: results of the two national biobehavioral surveillance surveys in 2015-2016

Abstract Background: Tattooing is among identified risk factor for blood-borne diseases. Objective: This study aims to determine the prevalence of tattooing during lifetime and in prisons and its related factors among Iranian prisoners. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. The required data was obtained from hepatitis B and C surveillance surveys in prisons in 2015-2016 that was collected through face-to-face interview. 12,800 prisoners were selected by multi-stage random sampling from 55 prisons of 19 provinces in Iran. Weighted prevalence and associated factors (using Chi-Square test and multivariate logistic regression) were determined by Stata/SE 14.0 survey package. Results: Out of 12,800 prisioners, 11,988 participated in the study (93.6% participation rate). The prevalence of tattooing in lifetime and in prisons was 44.7% and 31.1% respectively. The prevalence of tattooing during lifetime was significantly associated with age < 35 years, being single, illiteracy, history of imprisonment, drug use, piercing during lifetime, extramarital sex and history of STI; the prevalence of tattooing in prison had a significant association with history of imprisonment, drug use, piercing in prison, and history of extramarital sex (p < 0.05). Study limitations: Information and selection bias was one of the study limitations. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the prevalence of tattooing during lifetime and in prison among prisoners was significantly high especially in high-risk groups such as drug users and sexually active subjects. Given the role of tattooing, drug injection and sex in the transmission of blood-borne diseases, harm reduction programs are recommended to reduce these high-risk behaviors in prisons.

Uso de los tatuajes y piercings como factores influyentes en la personalidad / Use of tattoos and piercings as influential factors in personality

INTRODUCCIÓN: para hablar de personalidad se toma en cuenta un conjunto de respuestas específicas y permanentes en diferentes tipos de contextos que resultan del aprendizaje influenciados por la inteligencia emocional frente a la adversidad, cuando no se puede superar los conflictos o perdidas, ciertas personas buscan perennizar esos eventos en su piel, a través de grabaciones. OBJETIVO: determinar la prevalencia de personas que usan tatuajes, determinar el tipo de personalidad del usuario de tatuajes y piercings, analizar los factores causales y las vivencias relacionadas con su uso, métodos, se utiliza una técnica bibliográfica, de corte transversal, descriptiva, retrospectiva, esta investigación es parte de un proyecto general realizado en Ecuador, este resultado se usará como base bibliográfica. RESULTADOS: las personas que usan tatuajes se ubican en un 75%, de la población total, la según los datos encontrados, existe una tendencia al uso de tatuajes en personas con rasgos de personalidad dependiente, seguidas de conductas limites o borde line, en un 47 % usan tatuajes por modismo. CONCLUSIONES: se determinar el tipo de personalidad de los usuarios porque existen falencias en su comportamiento y en la capacidad de enfrentar los diferentes conflictos emocionales, la mayor incidencia se da en la adolescencia, se determina como causa la moda, pérdidas afectivas no superadas, inseguridad e inestabilidad, baja capacidad de resiliencia; el uso de accesorios para compensar estas falencias en la estructura mental, buscan una manera de reconocimiento personal y social hasta convertirse en necesidad.

INTRODUCTION: to talk about personality, a set of specific and permanent responses is taken into account in different types of contexts that resultfrom learning influenced by emotional intelligence in the face of adversity, when conflicts or losses cannot be overcome, certain people seek to perpetuate those events on your skin, through recordings. OBJECTIVE: to determine the prevalence of people whouse tattoos, to determine the type of personality of the user of tattoos and piercings, to analyze the causal factors and the experiences related to their use, methods, a bibliographic technique is used, cross-sectional, descriptive, retrospective, this Research is part of a general project carried out in Ecuador. This result will be used as a bibliographic basis. RESULTS: people who use tattoos are located in 75% of the total population, according to the data found, there is a tendency to use tattoos in people with dependent personality traits, followed by borderline or borderline behaviors, 47% use tattoos by idiom. CONCLUSIONS: the type of personality of the users is determined because there are flaws in their behavior and in the ability to face different emotional conflicts, the highest incidence occurs in adolescence, fashion is determined as cause, emotional losses not exceeded, insecurity and instability, low resilience; The use of accessories to compensate for these shortcomings in the mental structure and their lack of resilience, seek a way of personal and social recognition until it becomes necessary.

Infected transcartilaginous ear piercings. A case report and review of the literature / Pericondritis del pabellón auricular por piercings. Reporte de un caso clínico y revisión de la literatura

Background: transcartilaginous perforations have become a prominent practice among adolescents and young adults in recent years,which are associated with an increased risk of complications since it is frequently performed without sterile technique and by unqualified individuals. The transgression of the integrity of the skin and cartilage of the ear favors infections such as cellulitis, chondritis, perichondritis or abscesses that can cause serious deformities. Methods: we present a clinical case compatible with a perichondritis secondary to ear perforations with three abscesses. Results: the three abscesses were drained with sterile technique and successfully managed with outpatient antibiotic treatment. In relation to the pathophysiology, the trauma in the auditory pavilion produces the extraction of the adjacent perichondrium, causing devascularization of the cartilage and microfractures, which together with the transgression of the skin, increase the susceptibility to infection. In addition, subpericardial bleeding and inflammatory reaction decrease the blood supply, which limits the immune response and the effectiveness of antibiotics. In some cases, incision and drainage are required. The signs of perichondritis include pain, swelling, and erythema of the skin. Clinically, perichondritis can be differentiated from cellulitis of the pinna, in that the first usually does not involve the earlobe. The fluctuating swelling leads us to an abscess. Conclusions: the administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics should be immediately administered and include coverage for Pseudomonas aeruginosa since it is responsible for the majority of post-perforation cartilage infections (up to 95 percent of cases). Due to the increase of post-perforation infectious complications, all physicians should be familiar with its diagnosis and treatment.(AU)

Antecedentes: las perforaciones transcartilaginosas se han convertido en una práctica destacada entre adolescentes y adultos jóvenes en los últimos años, que están asociados con un mayor riesgo de complicaciones, ya que se realiza con frecuencia sin técnica estéril y sin calificación individuos. La transgresión de la integridad de la piel y el cartílago del oído favorece infecciones como la celulitis, la condritis, la pericondritis o los abscesos que pueden causar graves deformidades. Métodos: presentamos un caso clínico compatible con una pericondritis secundaria a las perforaciones del oído con tres abscesos. Resultados: los tres abscesos se drenaron con técnica estéril y se manejaron con éxito con tratamiento antibiótico ambulatorio. En relación con la fisiopatología, el trauma en el pabellón auditivo produce la extracción. del pericondrio adyacente, causando la desvascularización del cartílago y las microfracturas, que junto con la transgresión de la piel, aumenta la susceptibilidad a la infección. Además, el sangrado subpericárdico y la reacción inflamatoria disminuyen la sangre. suministro, lo que limita la respuesta inmune y la efectividad de los antibióticos. En algunos casos, se requiere incisión y drenaje. los Los signos de pericondritis incluyen dolor, hinchazón y eritema de la piel. Clínicamente, la pericondritis puede diferenciarse de la celulitis de el pinna, ya que el primero generalmente no involucra el lóbulo de la oreja. La hinchazón fluctuante nos lleva a un absceso. Conclusiones: la administración de antibióticos de amplio espectro debe administrarse inmediatamente e incluir cobertura para Pseudomonas aeruginosa desde Es responsable de la mayoría de las infecciones de cartílago posteriores a la perforación (hasta el 95 por ciento de los casos). Debido al aumento de post-perforación complicaciones infecciosas, todos los médicos deben estar familiarizados con su diagnóstico y tratamiento...(AU)

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.

Riscos e complicações do uso de piercing oral: uma revisão sistemática / Risks and complications of the use of oral piercing: a systematic review

Introdução: O uso de piercing oral tem despertado o interesse dos profissionais da Odontologia devido à associação com diversas complicações locais e sistêmicas. Objetivo: Este trabalho objetivou realizar uma revisão sistemática da literatura sobre riscos e complicações associadas ao uso de piercings orais e periorais. Métodos: Foi realizada uma pesquisa nas bases de dados MEDLINE, Google acadêmico e LILACS utilizando-se os seguintes critérios: artigos publicados na íntegra, no período de 2000 a 2016, em inglês, português e espanhol, case report, classical articles e reviews sobre o tema utilizando os seguintes descritores: body piercing, risks management, complications, risk e seus mesh terms. Resultados: Foram incluídos um total de 39 artigos relevantes que cumpriam com todos os critérios. Foi observado que os locais mais frequentemente utilizados para a colocação de piercing oral são os lábios e a língua. As complicações incluem inflamação, infecções locais e sistêmicas, lesões mucocutâneas, lesões vasculares, trauma dental, problemas periodontais, reações de hipersensibilidade, disfonia, deglutição e aspiração do piercing, e até morte etc. Conclusão: Conclui-se que o cirurgião dentista deve exercer um papel importante na orientação da população em geral sobre os riscos e as complicações associadas ao uso de piercing oral, visando evitar tal prática ou minimizar ao máximo os riscos e as complicações naqueles indivíduos que os possuem. (AU)

Introduction: The use of oral piercing has aroused the interest of dental professionals because of its association with various local and systemic complications. Objective: This study aimed to perform a systematic review on risks and complications associated with the use of oral and perioral piercings. Methods: We searched the MEDLINE, Google Scholar and LILACS databases using the following criteria: articles published in full text, from 2000 to 2016 in English, Portuguese and Spanish, case reports, classic articles and reviews about the topic using the following descriptors: body piercing, risk management, complications, risk and their mesh terms. Results: 39 relevant articles that fulfilled all the criteria were included. It has been observed that the most frequently used sites for an oral piercing placement are the lip followed by the tongue. The complications included inflammation, local and systemic infections, mucocutaneous lesions, vascular lesions, dental trauma, periodontal problems, hypersensitivity reactions, dysphonia, swallowing and aspiration of the piercing, and even death etc. Conclusion: Its was conclude that the dentist can play an important role in guiding the population about the risks and complications associated with the use of oral piercing, aiming to avoid such practice or minimizing the maximum the risk and complications in those individuals who possess them. (AU)

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.

El fenómeno piercing en Uruguay: aspectos patológicos y socioculturales / Piercing phenomenon in Uruguay: pathological and sociocultural aspects

El piercing se exterioriza como una práctica intrínsecamente vinculada a la conformación de las diversas organizaciones colectivas humanas. Numerosos autores han tipificado las lesiones orgánicas acaecidas por su utilización, pero no así, el marco sociocultural en el que se encuadran. Objetivos: este estudio buscó analizar los alcances patológicos y socioculturales concernientes al uso de piercing,en una muestra uruguaya. Metodología: consistió en la aplicación de un cuestionario, con 26 preguntas estructuradas y abiertas, a los estudiantes de un instituto de educación media de la ciudad de Rivera, Uruguay. Resultados: 21 (40.38%) de los 52 poseedores depiercings padecieron complicaciones provenientes de su uso, en tanto que 24 (46.15%), 26 (50%) y 14 (58.33% de los que trabajaban),respectivamente, no notaron reacciones sociales, familiares ni laborales. Conclusiones: trátase de un comportamiento potencialmenteriesgoso, a pesar de que en esta oportunidad, la totalidad de las alteraciones se topografió localmente, la mayoría de los usuarios realizabadeportes y un porcentaje significante de ellos, no advirtió ninguna repercusión en su vida cotidiana.

Piercing is externalized as a practice intrinsically linked to the construction of diverse human collective organizations. Numerous authorshave typified organic lesions occurred by its use, but not sociocultural framework that characterize it. Objectives: the aim of this paperwas to analyse pathological and sociocultural scopes concerning the use of piercing in a Uruguayan sample. Methods: the research wasdeveloped by applying a questionnaire with 26 structured and open questions, answered by students of a secondary education institute of the city of Rivera, Uruguay. Results: 21 (40.38%) of the 52 pierced individuals suffered complications from its use, while 24 (46.15%),26 (50%) and 14 (58.33% of those who worked), respectively did not notice social, family or employment impacts. Conclusions: piercingis a potentially risky behaviour, although in this opportunity all alterations were locally situated, most users performed sports, and asignificant percentage of them did not point out no repercussion on their daily life.

Clinical Analysis of Lobular Keloid after Ear Piercing

BACKGROUND: Lobular keloid appears to be a consequence of hypertrophic inflammation secondary to ear piercings performed under unsterile conditions. We wish to understand the pathogenesis of lobular keloids and report operative outcomes with a literature review. METHODS: A retrospective review identified 40 cases of lobular keloids between January, 2005 and December, 2010. Patient records were reviewed for preclinical factors such as presence of inflammation after ear piercing prior to keloid development, surgical management, and histopathologic correlation to recurrence. RESULTS: The operation had been performed by surgical core extirpation or simple excision, postoperative lobular compression, and scar ointments. Perivascular infiltration was noted in intra- and extra-keloid tissue in 70% of patients. The postoperative recurrence rate was 10%, and most of the patients satisfied with treatment outcomes. CONCLUSION: Histological perivascular inflammation is a prominent feature of lobular keloids. Proper surgical treatment, adjuvant treatments, and persistent follow-up observation were sufficient in maintaining a relatively low rates of recurrence.

Risk Factors for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection in Areas with a High Prevalence of HCV in the Republic of Korea in 2013

BACKGROUND/AIMS: The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in Busan, Gyeongnam, and Jeonnam Provinces in Korea is more than twice the national average. This study aimed to examine whether demographic and lifestyle characteristics are associated with HCV infection in these areas. METHODS: A case control study was performed at three study hospitals. HCV cases were matched with two controls for sex and age. Patient controls were selected from non-HCV patients at the same hospital. Healthy controls were subjects participating in medical checkups. Conditional logistic regression models were used. RESULTS: A total of 234 matched-case and patient- and healthy-control pairs were analyzed. The significant risk factors for both controls were sharing razors (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 2.39 and 3.29, respectively) and having more than four lifetime sexual partners (aOR, 2.15 and 6.89, respectively). Contact dockworkers (aOR, 1.91) and tattoos (aOR, 2.20) were significant risk factors for the patient controls. Transfusion (aOR, 5.38), a bloody operation (aOR, 5.02), acupuncture (aOR, 2.08), and piercing (aOR, 5.95) were significant risk factors for the healthy controls. Needle stick injuries and intravenous drug abuse were significant in the univariate analysis. CONCLUSIONS: More education concerning the dangers of sharing razors, tattoos and piercings is required to prevent HCV infection. More attention should be paid to needle stick injuries in hospitals and the community.

Embedded Earring in a 19-year-old Female / 대한피부과학회지

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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.

Factores de riesgo sexual y parenteral en los encuestados durante la campaña contra hepatitis virales 2013, Rosario, Argentina / Sexual and parenteral risk factors in subjects surveyed during a campaign against viral hepatitis (2013), Rosario, Argentina

La enfermedad hepática viral constituye un problema y un desafío para los médicos y sus pacientes. En agosto de 2013 en la ciudad de Rosario se efectuó la Campaña de Detección y Vacunación de Hepatitis Virales. Este trabajo tiene como objetivo caracterizar los principales factores de riesgo sexual (FRS) y parenteral (FRP) de los voluntarios asistentes a dicha campaña. Se llevó a cabo un estudio de corte transversal utilizando como instrumento un cuestionario validado. Se encontró que el 37,1%(IC 95%: 32,8-41,6%) de los encuestados refería al menos un FRS, siendo el más prevalente la presencia de relaciones sexuales inseguras con el 68,9% (61,6-75,6%). El 35,7% (31,4-40,1%) presentó al menos un FRP, destacándose aquí la utilización de piercings y tatuajes con el 74,6% (67,4-80,9%) y el 48% (40,3-55,7%) respectivamente. En los individuos mayores de 60 años,los hombres hicieron referencia a mayor exposición a FRS que las mujeres (37,2% vs 16,2%; p= 0,019); mientras que para los menores de 40 años las mujeres presentaron mayor exposición a FRP (64,5% vs 45,0%; p= 0,016). La prevalencia de factores de riesgo aumentó al disminuir la edad de los respondedores. Los jóvenes entre 18 y 30 años mostraron además, asociación entre los FRS y FRP (p= 0,01). Los factores de riesgo estudiados resultan diferenciarse según grupos etarios y género. Es necesario contemplar una educación dirigida a distintos grupos poblacionales, focalizando en las debilidades propias de cada uno

Viral liver disease is a problem and a challenge for physicians and their patients. A campaign for the detection and vaccination againstviral hepatitis was performed in August 2013 in the city of Rosario, Argentina. This work aims to characterize the main sexual (SRF)and parenteral (PRF) risk factors among those volunteers attending the campaign. A cross-sectional study was conducted using avalidated questionnaire. It was found that 37.1% (95% CI: 32.8-41.6%) of the respondents mentioned at least one SRF; the mostprevalent factor was the presence of unsafe sex with 68.9% (61.6-75.6%). On the other hand, 35.7% (31.4-40.1%) referred atleast one PRF, of which the most frequent were the use of piercings and tattoos with 74.6% (67.4-80.9%) and 48% (40,3-55.7%)respectively. Men reported higher exposure to SRF than women (37.2% vs 16.2%, p= 0.019) among individuals older than 60 years;while for those under 40 years, women were more likely to show PRF (64.5% vs 45.0%, p= 0.016). The prevalence of risk factorswas increased while decreasing age of respondents. Young people between 18 and 30 also showed association between SRF and PRF(p = 0,01). Risk factors studied varied according to age groups and genders. It is necessary to provide education targeted to differentpopulation groups, focusing on their particular characteristics and weaknesses of each of them

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. .

Rupturas, experiências de choque e o elogio a crua e nua realidade: prenúncios do trauma no fenômeno das Bodymodifications / Breaks, experiences shock and praise to the raw and naked reality: harbingers of trauma in the phenomenon of Bodymodifications

Este artigo problematiza a condição traumatogênica da modernidade no que tange as experiências de choque e a paixão pelo Real tematizadas por autores como Christoph Türcke e Slavoj Zizek que, em nossa hipótese, se "encarnam" em fenômenos como das Bodymodifications. Para tanto, propõe-se um diálogo entre Psicanálise e as injunções histórico-culturais contemporâneas, munido de uma análise-interpretativa do material colhido no site www.bmezine.com. Entende-se que a economia pulsional ligada a tais práticas é correlata ao trauma e ao vício como compulsão a repetição: as feridas autoimpingidas pelos adeptos situam uma tentativa, ainda que inócua, de ligar o excesso energético. Sob uma explícita expressão do amalgama dialético entre pulsão de morte e pulsão de vida emerge o fracasso do princípio de prazer.

This article discusses the condition of modernity in relation to shock experiences and the passion for Real, thematized by authors such as Christoph Türcke and Slavoj Zizek, which in our hypothesis these are "incarnates" in phenomena such as the Bodymodifications. For this purpose, it is proposed a dialogue between psychoanalysis and critical theory, from analysis-interpretative of the material collected on the site www.bmezine.com. It is understood that the wound is situated in a attempt, still failed, to turning on the energetic excess.

Piercings en cabeza y cuello / Head and neck piercings

Los piercings corporales son una práctica habitual en la sociedad actual, y consisten en la perforación de un tejido para insertar un aro u otro elemento ornamental. Este procedimiento implica la creación de una puerta de entrada cutánea o mucosa que puede permitir el ingreso de microorganismos, además de la posible formación de cicatrices anómalas. Asimismo, el aro puede predisponer a otras complicaciones como reacciones de hipersensibilidad, desplazamientos o aspiración. Debido a esta amplia gama de posibles complicaciones, los piercings debieran realizarse en establecimientos autorizados, por personal entrenado y bajo técnica aséptica. El personal médico debe conocer el diagnóstico y manejo de estas complicaciones, y dado que la mayoría de las perforaciones se realizan en el área de cabeza y cuello, el otorrinolaringólogo debiera estar especialmente familiarizado con los aspectos médicos de ésta práctica.

Body piercing is considered a normal practice in today's society. It consists in the perforation of corporal tissue to insert a ring or other ornamental object with an esthetic purpose. This procedure implicates the creation of a cutaneous or mucosal entry point that could allow pathogenic microorganisms into the body, and could also promote the formation of anomalous scar tissue. Other complications, such as hypersensitivity reactions, displacement and aspiration, have been reported. Due to this wide range of possible complications, body piercings should be performed only in authorized establishments, by trained staff and under supervised aseptic technique. Health care providers should be aware about the diagnosis and treatment of these complications. Given that most piercings are placed in the head and neck area, otolaryngologists should be especially familiarized with the medical aspects of this practice.

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.