It would not be wrong to say that Indian culture values how one presents himself or herself. Jewelry is also an integral part of Indian culture. Some ornaments like necklaces or waist-belts are temporary, whereas some other ornaments like nose rings, earrings can be permanently attached to the body. Clinicians often get cases in which these piercings disfigure or cause infections. This article is focused on management of such cases.
In Indian culture, we are used to using jewelry as a mean to highlight our traditions, beliefs, and expressions. Unlike western cultures, men and women alike use various ornamentations. In Indian culture, where such ornamentation is common, in western countries, this is viewed as rebellious nature, gang association or ‘hippie-nature’. Because of these reasons clinicians in the western world have a negative attitude towards such persons. Fortunately, in…
