Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKim Kardashian has faced criticism after her 13-year-old daughter, North West, debuted multiple dermal piercings on her hands, which she referenced in her new single 'Piercing on My Hand'. Medical experts have highlighted significant risks associated with dermal piercings, particularly for young people, including long-term complications such as scarring, disfigurement, and infection, especially if aftercare is not properly managed. Dr Corey Hartman, a board-certified dermatologist, warned against such piercings, citing potential for hypertrophic scars, hyperpigmentation, and loss of function. Parenting expert Amy McCready suggests that while an age limit for unconventional piercings is desirable, a child's maturity and their ability to understand and manage the responsibilities of aftercare are more crucial factors. McCready urged against quick judgment of Kardashian, suggesting that parents should consider how they would handle similar situations within their own families and assuming Kardashian likely had a thorough discussion with North. In fullKim Kardashian’s 13-year-old daughter North West had her hands pierced — and sparked a parenting debateMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Kim Kardashian hit with criticism after daughter North West, 13, gets hands pierced
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKim Kardashian has faced criticism after her 13-year-old daughter, North West, debuted multiple dermal piercings on her hands, which she referenced in her new single 'Piercing on My Hand'. Medical experts have highlighted significant risks associated with dermal piercings, particularly for young people, including long-term complications such as scarring, disfigurement, and infection, especially if aftercare is not properly managed. Dr Corey Hartman, a board-certified dermatologist, warned against such piercings, citing potential for hypertrophic scars, hyperpigmentation, and loss of function. Parenting expert Amy McCready suggests that while an age limit for unconventional piercings is desirable, a child's maturity and their ability to understand and manage the responsibilities of aftercare are more crucial factors. McCready urged against quick judgment of Kardashian, suggesting that parents should consider how they would handle similar situations within their own families and assuming Kardashian likely had a thorough discussion with North. In fullKim Kardashian’s 13-year-old daughter North West had her hands pierced — and sparked a parenting debateMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
