What does "surgical steel" actually mean?
"Surgical steel" is not a regulated standard. Here is what the phrase does and does not tell you, and the two questions that replace...
Ear Health & Safe Earrings
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What does "hypoallergenic" actually mean on a jewelry label?
Hypoallergenic is not a regulated term in jewelry. Here is what it does and does not mean, why nickel-free has the same problem, and what to ask in...
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What are children's earrings actually made of?
A plain guide to the metals in children's earrings. What karat means, what plating hides, how steel grades differ, and what to check before you buy.
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Why do her ears react to earrings?
Why children's ears react to earrings. What the redness, green staining, itching, crusting and smell actually mean, and what reduces the cause.
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What do I do if an earring back is stuck in her ear?
If an earring back is stuck in her ear and embedded in the lobe, stop and see a doctor. Here is how to tell embedded from simply tight.
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Are butterfly back earrings bad?
Butterfly back earrings are not bad. They get blamed for problems the post causes. Here is what separates a good butterfly back from a bad one.
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How long do pierced ears take to heal?
How long pierced ears take to heal is usually six to eight weeks for a lobe, and the piercer sets the timeline. Here is what happens next.
