Ear piercing represents a catastrophic environmental disturbance, one that drastically changes the microbial communities living there
Microbial changes start when the skin is sterilized for the procedure, while piercing “reshapes the skin’s physical topology” and the insertion of jewelry further alters the microbes’ environment
Skin piercings create “hospitable niches” where bacteria can thrive, including areas of increased moisture and nutrient retention
Ultimately, piercings increased microbial diversity and ecological complexity
Piercings may also cause a shift toward moist skin microbiomes, resembling those typically found in areas like the nose, armpit and groin
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