This article is from the rec.arts.bodyart Welcome & Netiquette FAQ, by Heidi Anderson with numerous contributions by others.
While RAB offers a forum for discussion, many posts originate from
people who have very specific questions. Most on RAB are not
professional tattooists or piercers; their advice usually comes from
personal experience or shared information. If you have a serious
medical concern, you may want to see a medical professional. The
advantage to posting on RAB regarding a medical inquiry is that there
are many here who have already gone through the same problem, and may
be able to suggest a bodyart-friendly doctor in your area. Don't
forget that professional, experienced tattooists and piercers are also
good sources for queries regarding infections.
Please use the resource of the RAB FAQ to do some basic research on
your question before posting to the group. BME (www.bmezine.com) is
another source of information.
 
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