May irritate skin.
Some materials used to make jewelry, such as nickel, can cause allergic reactions and lead to itchy, red skin. And while gold and silver may seem like a safe choice, they often contain other metals. If you have sensitive, allergy-prone skin, make sure your jewelry is at least 14-karat gold. A higher karat means the gold is purer and less likely to cause a reaction.
Earlobes may droop.
Sleeping with ear cuffs can cause discomfort, while large, heavy earrings can stretch your earlobes. Ear cuffs lose elasticity over the years, and if you don’t give them time to rest at night, they can sag. Wearing earrings at night can also make them smell bad. When skin oil mixes with dead skin cells and bacteria, it can make your piercings very smelly.
This can cause a buildup of germs.
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