After earlobe piercings, nose piercings (septum and nostril) are the most popular type of facial piercing. While nose piercings are a relatively recent fashion phenomenon in the western world, they ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: At around 4-6 years of age, I got the chickenpox and, of course, had a lot of itchy bumps on my body. One bump in particular did not heal right; I scratched it so much that it formed ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I had my ears pierced when I was about 10, developed pea-size keloids, which I had removed from behind both lobes, and discontinued wearing earrings. I’m 60 now, and have been thinking ...

If you’ve ever discovered a raised scar that extends past your original wound (whether it be a surgical scar, piercing, or run-of-the-mill cut), you might have a keloid. This abnormal-looking rapid ...

GETTING your ears pierced is a pretty low-key procedure and something many little girls beg for. But sometimes, piercings can go wrong – particularly if they become infected. Jennifer has lived with ...

The season's seventh episode, which aired on Thursday night, told the story of another patient who sought Lee's help for a non-pimple problem. It featured a younger patient named Taylore whose ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I had my ears pierced when I was about 10, developed pea-size keloids, which I had removed from behind both ...