The difference between the two.
a straight piece of jewelry with balls on either end).
Keep reading for more about internally and externally threaded body jewelry.
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What Is Threaded Body Jewelry?
As you’ll read below, the two types of threaded body jewelryinternal and externalare vastly different.
Internally Threaded Body Jewelry vs. Externally Threaded Body Jewelry
This is where things get slightly more confusing.
“And external would be [threading] on the outside of the barbell.
On externally threaded jewelry, he says, you’ll find the reverse.
Logically, the internally threaded body jewelry sounds more comfortable.
Still, the debate over internal versus external jewelry is not just about comfort.
Redness and oozing at the piercing site, though, is likely from an allergic reaction.
The easiest way to prevent infection or an allergic reaction is to research your piercer, says Johnson.
“These come from a small handful of high-quality companies that only sell to shops directly.”
But there’s an obvious reason for that: Its more difficult to manufacture.
Sterile saline wound wash is the only thing you oughta keep your piercing happy and healthy.”
Aftercare continues, notes Johnson, even after the swelling minimizes.
Plus, the fibers of said cloths are more likely to snag on piercing jewelry of all kinds.
Association of Professional Piercers.Jewelry for initial piercings.
Association of Professional Piercers.Stretching your piercing.
Association of Professional Piercers.Aftercare.
