Safety of body piercings for rheumatology patients on immunosuppressive medications.
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چکیده
The existence of piercings dates through history, with reports of Roman centurions wearing nipple rings in their breast plates as a sign of loyalty to their Emperor. In addition the Mayans pierced their tongues as part of spiritual rituals, while Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, is rumoured to have had his penis pierced. In recent times the prevalence of piercings has become mainstream among individuals. Current body piercings experienced in the everyday life of a physician range from piercings of the ears to eyebrows, tongues, navels, nipples and genitals.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Irish medical journal
دوره 105 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012