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Pol J Cosmetol 2012, 15(3): 167-169pl  Complications of body art - piercingAnna Sysa-Jędrzejowska 1/, Ryszard Glinka 2/, Jarosław Bogaczewicz 1/ 1/ Katedra i Klinika Dermatologii i Wenerologii Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Łodzi 2/ Społeczna Akademia Nauk w Łodzi Summary Body art is well-known for centuries, and is used both by men and women. Piercing in different body regions represents one the branch of body art. It may results in various complications, which in turn are dependent from certain endogenous or exogenous factors. The article outlines the most frequent complications of these procedures, with the regard of different body regions. Key words: body art, piercing, side effects, complications, dermatitis, allergy |