Fashion Accessories That Can Leave You Hurting 

Fashion accessories are a great way to show your personal styles while complimenting your outfit.  If you chose accessories that clash or make a fashion accessory forepaw, it might be a no-no for your reputation. But some fashion accessories may do more than hurt your image, they have the potential to hurt your health.

High Heels And Feet Problems  

Who doesn’t like a nice pair of shoes to go with their outfit? High heels have long been a fashion accessory to make your legs look long and sexy. But not so fast. If you’re wearing high heels, especially stilettos, it can leave your feet begging for mercy.  

According to the American Osteopathic Association, wearing high heels is one of the biggest causes of foot problems in women. Most women know wearing heels can sometimes leave you with sore feet. But heels can also cause several types of foot problems including bunions, ingrown toenails and plantar fasciitis.

But it may not just be your feet that can be affected. When your weight is distributed differently, it can place additional stress on your back and knees, which can lead to pain.

While wearing a pair of pumps to a special event, probably won’t cause any long-term issues, frequently wearing high heels may be something to reconsider. If you do decide to wear heels, experts recommend alternating your shoe choice, wearing soft insoles and making sure your shoes are the right size.   

The Risks Of Ear Stretching And Body Piercings

Having your ears pierced has been a popular rite of passage for tween girls for decades. Pierced ears were a pretty cool accessory for many kids.  But piercings have evolved throughout the years to involve more than a single piercing in the earlobe. Piercing has become popular with males and females. In addition to the ears, piercing other body parts, such as the tongue, navel, cheek, nose and genital area is also popular.

Although piercings can be done safely, it’s important to understand there are risks associated with it. For instance, infection is a possibility, especially if you’re attempting to pierce yourself. There is also a risk of skin tearing, and damaging the underlying nerves is also a possibility.

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A couple of piercings is probably not going to cause a lot of problems. Just be sure sterile technique is used. But you may want to think carefully about the risks of having certain areas pierced, such as your cheek or doing ear gauging. You may have to live with your decision for the long haul.  For example, ear gauging is often permanent. Once you stretch the ear lobe significantly, it may not go back to normal without being surgically repaired. Be sure your fashion trend will still be trendy ten years from now.