Getting pierced only takes a few seconds, but it can sometimes involve a whole lifetime in case of infection. Thus, it is not a trivial act because as soon as there is a breach of the skin barrier, the risk of infection exists. That’s why you have to be careful and choose your piercer wisely. For Marie Bassmadjian, project manager for hepatitis action within the regional delegation PACA of Sida Info Service, the subject is to be taken seriously. Sensitive to prevention issues, she wishes for this area to be better addressed. Thus, at a time when piercing is becoming an increasingly widespread and trivialized fashion phenomenon, a radio campaign has been launched since June 2006 and a study on reducing infectious risks has begun in Nice, among other places. The goal: to better understand piercing professionals, their expectations, and particularly how they perceive the idea of a label guaranteeing good piercing practice.
Currently, a bill is underway due to the absence of mandatory legislation for professionals. As their only “bedside book,” they only have the charter of good practice. This fact worries Dr. Denis Ouzan, Hepatologist and President of the Hepatitis C network (Saint Laurent du Var). And in this matter, he does not mince his words: “An investigation into the practices of piercers revealed serious hygiene deficiencies. I therefore want to warn the public against professionals who do not adhere to the good practices as reminded in the piercing good practices guide.” Keep your eyes open. A piece of advice not to be taken lightly, as the consequences can be serious: AIDS, Hepatitis C. It also happens that some piercings become complicated by a bacterial infection with staphylococcus or streptococcus. The Hepatologist worries: “We should not wait for a dramatic incident to trigger regulation of the piercing practice.” A toll-free number is available to the population for any questions about the transmission of these diseases. Sophie Becquet, departmental delegate for Sida Info Service, highlighted an idea: to create a label emphasizing the sanitary measures taken by piercing professionals. To be continued.
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