Asked whether it is possible to pierce ears for children, doctors respond diplomatically: "There are no obvious contra-indications ..." The expediency of this action in childhood is determined by family traditions. One mother hurries to see her beautiful woman with earrings in her ears, from an early age she introduces the child "to the beautiful" (recently it became a fashionable trend to pierce the ears of a child a year). The other expects that when a child grows up, he or she makes a decision on his own. The third, armed with the knowledge of oriental medicine about biologically active (acupuncture) points, is more critical of the advisability of puncturing, preferring clips.
Pediatricians, however, recommend not to rush to pierce the children's ears, and wait until three years. It is believed that a one-year-old child, actively exploring the nearest surrounding world "to the touch," can with his hands prevent the fastest healing of wounds. In addition, in case of inflammation, some healing medications can not be used for up to 3 years. On the other hand, experts advise to abstain from piercing before the age of 8, when the cartilaginous base of the ear is fully formed. The first earrings should be selected especially. They must scroll, be small and light.
It is recommended to pierce the ears of children using the services of the specialists of the beauty salon. Painless micro-surgery is performed using a special device, a "pistol", "charged" with sterile needles-earrings. After the puncture, the earring is not removed for a month and a half, until it helps to properly heal the hole. In the first days, the puncture sites are periodically disinfected, and starting from the third day, to properly form the canal-ear canal, it is necessary to turn a little in the ear. In the piercing salons, the piercing is performed by disposable sterile needles. The following fact is remarkable: according to folk customs, it is believed that piercing the ears for the children is desirable for the fastest healing in the period when apple blossoms.
The child's hair during this period is better to be fastened behind a rubber band, so that they do not hang over the ears. During the month should refrain from a long bath. The first earrings should have a lock that does not clamp the earlobe. If there is a slight redness around the wound, it is removed with a solution of potassium permanganate. If this does not help, it's better not to waste time seeking a more effective anti-inflammatory drug to the doctor.
Speaking about acupuncture points located on the shell of the ear, Eastern medicine, recognizing the correspondence of the shape of the ear to the human embryo, points to their existing relationship with various organs. It is believed that the impact of the needle can in some way affect the performance of an organ. The selective "correct" effect on them is recognized in the East as an auxiliary therapy and is used to relieve pain. But this is already a special area, considered by experts in piercing. With minimal piercing (piercing) of the ears, this effect is safe. It is generally accepted to pierce ears on the lobe for children , where the active points are the least. As evidenced by the reviews, properly performed manipulation is able to even stabilize the vision. The existing contraindications are of a special nature: it is not recommended to pierce the ear directly after suffering eczema or blood disease.