Ear piercings are a fun beauty statement for all ages, and are incredibly popular. However, if not properly cared for, pierced ears can become infected or injured. There are several precautions necessary to keep the skin around the piercing safe and healthy.

If your scar is painful, hampers movement, or causes emotional distress, it may be time to consider removing it. Every scar on your skin is unique. A crazy diving accident may have left you with an awesome scar story, but it also changed your skin in a very different way than a stove burn does. It is important to involve a dermatologist in your efforts to remove any scars.