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Ear piercing whilst on anti TNF

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Hi, my ear piercings have healed over and was wondering if it is safe to have them re pierced whilst on anti TNF injections? Anybody got experience good or bad?

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A lot of people have had this done with no problems. You need to make sure the piercing is done by a reputable person in hygienic conditions, and make extra efforts to keep it clean.

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