Rhokea Journal

Materials Stainless steel is sold as the metal that shrugs everything off: tarnish free, sweat proof, waterproof. That is half ...

A doctor explains what waterproof jewellery really means, what showers, pools and the sea do to each metal, and which materials...

A doctor's guide to nickel allergy symptoms: the delayed itchy rash, why earrings are the classic trigger, how patch testing co...

Does a belly button piercing hurt? A doctor on the brief pinch, how long soreness lasts, navel healing time, aftercare, and cho...

Changing a lobe stud to a hoop: a doctor-founded guide to healing time, the signs your piercing is ready, and how to switch saf...

Can you swim after a piercing? A doctor's guide to how long to wait, pools versus the sea, the infection risk, and how to prote...

Can you fly after a piercing? Yes, flying is safe and cabin pressure will not harm a healing piercing. A doctor-founded guide t...

Gold allergy explained: around 9.5% of patch-tested dermatitis patients react to gold, but alloy metals like nickel are often t...

Best metal for first earrings: a doctor-founded guide to choosing implant-grade titanium for a fresh piercing, plus the evidenc...