When asked whether it is possible to pierce children's ears, doctors answer diplomatically: "There are no obvious contraindications …" The expediency of this action in childhood is determined by family traditions. One mother is in a hurry to see her beauty with earrings in her ears, introducing the child “to the beautiful” from an early age (recently it has become a fashion trend to pierce the ears of a child a year old). The other is waiting for the grown-up child to make a decision on his own. The third, armed with knowledge of oriental medicine about biologically active (acupuncture) points, is more critical of the expediency of a puncture, preferring clips.
Pediatricians, however, recommend not to rush to pierce children's ears, but to wait until three years. It is believed that a one-year-old child, actively exploring the nearest surrounding world “by touch”, can prevent the fastest healing of wounds with his little hands. In addition, in the event of inflammation, some healing drugs should not be used for up to 3 years. On the other hand, experts advise to refrain from piercing until the age of 8, when the cartilaginous base of the ear is fully formed. The first earrings should be selected especially. They must be scrollablesmall and light.
It is recommended to pierce children's ears using the services of beauty salon specialists. Painless micro-operation is performed using a special device, a “gun”, “charged” with sterile needles-earrings. After the puncture, the earring is not removed for a month and a half, while it contributes to the proper healing of the hole. In the first days, the puncture sites are periodically disinfected, and starting from the third day, for the correct formation of the canal, the needle earrings should be turned a little in the ear. In piercing parlors, piercing is performed with disposable sterile needles. The following fact is noteworthy: according to folk customs, it is believed that it is desirable to pierce the ears of children for the fastest healing during the period when the apple trees are blooming.
During this period, it is better to fasten the child's hair at the back with an elastic band so that it does not hang over the ears. For a month, you should refrain from long bathing. The first earrings should have a lock that does not pinch the earlobe. If a slight redness appears around the wound, then it is removed with a solution of potassium permanganate. If this does not help, it is better not to waste time to seek a more effective anti-inflammatory agent from the doctor.
If we talk about acupuncture points located on the ear shell, then oriental medicine, recognizing the correspondence of the shape of the ear to the human embryo, indicates their existing connection with various organs. It is believed that the impact of the needle can in some way affect the operation of thator other body. Selective "correct" influence on them is recognized in the East as an auxiliary therapy and is used in relieving pain. But this is already a special area taken into account by piercing specialists. With minimal piercing (piercing) of the ears, such an impact is safe. It is generally accepted to pierce children's ears on the lobe, where there are the least active points. As evidenced by the reviews, properly performed manipulation can even stabilize vision. Existing contraindications are of a special nature: it is not recommended to pierce the ear immediately after suffering eczema or a blood disease.
