title: Prevalence of piercing in a German population.
abstract: The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of piercing in a given German population. Questionnaires were given to 5,000 patients of a private dental practice, two private dermatology practices and the outpatient Clinic of the Department of Dermatology at the University of Regensburg. A total of 4,505 patients were evaluated. We found 389 patients with piercings other than that of earlobes (8.6%). More piercings were found in females (12.9%) than in males (4.1%). The study shows a high prevalence of piercings in a given population. For that reason, dermatologists ought to be aware of the different types of piercings available as well as their short- and long-term complications.
authors: Department of Dermatology, University of Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, D 93051 Germany.
authors: Petra
authors: P
authors: Gutsche
authors: Gottfried
authors: G
authors: Schmalz
authors: Michael
authors: M
authors: Landthaler
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D046288:Body Piercing / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence