That was in 2016, and our affinity for piercings has yet to wane.
Meet the Experts
What Is a Daith Piercing?
Daith Piercing
Placement:Daith piercings hug the inner cartilage of the ear.
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Avoid harsh chemicals and don’t sleep directly on the piercing until it’s somewhat healed.
Is Daith or Tragus Better for Migraines?
In other words, while there are reports of it helping, it may simply be a placebo effect.
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They’re solid hypoallergenic options for a fresh piercing.
Here are some of the most common choices.
The healing time varies from person to person.
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“On average, it takes around six to nine months to heal,” notes Monckton.
Aftercare
“The aftercare instructions of a daith piercing are similar to that of any other piercing.
“Avoid manipulating the piercing or sleeping on the piercing to minimize trauma to the site.
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Daith piercings can take six months or longer to heal completely.”
Finally, don’t remove your daith piercing before it’s finished healing.
At the very least, Allen suggests you “wait 12 weeks to take any cartilage piercing out.”
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A piercing professional can also give you tips for changing the jewelry on your own in the future.
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