A great deal of people who get their babies ears pierced are likely to be Hispanic and other minorites?

Question

Although I respect the opinions of those who want to wait until their children are older to get their ears piereced, I have also heard quite a few mean things about parents who get their babies ears pierced. Things like it's barbaric all the way to it makes the babies/toddlers look trashy.

After doing some quick research, I've learned about something called a keloid. It's an over growth of scar tissue that can be painful.

A family member (teenager)had recently had one and had to get it taken off.

I learned that keloids can appear in anyone but are mostly likely in people of color and less likely in children which may be a reason why piercing a babies ears back in the day became popular although nowadays it's more for looks but traditions start some where.

So, my question how many of you guys knew about keloids? and how many black parents, hispanic parents chose to get their child ears pierced when young for this reason? I always thought it was like a tradition for African-Americans, Hispanics and other minorities but now their might be a medical reason behind it.

These keloids can get as big as ping pong and tennis balls and can be quite painful. Even though it can be painful and big, I imagine the big reason for getting them cut off is because it was more embarrassing.

Does this make those who think these things think differently about getting an infants ears pierced? Especially if the child will probably want them pierced when they are older?

http://www.medicinenet.com/keloid/article.htm

Answer 1

hmm, part of our culture I guess. its better to get it done when you're young so that you don't remember you pain. i got mine done before i was even 6 months.

Answer 2

I didn't know about "keloids" & i appreciate the info. I'm Hispanic & I agree that Hispanic babies get more ears pierced than do non-Hispanic kids.  

Answer 3

I don't know about other races, but my best friend is white, her mother opted to peirce her ears at 4 weeks old because of the fact that keliods ran in her family. Her mom had gotten a keliod on her face when she was around 19 and did not want her daughter to go through that. As it turns out, my best friend definitely gets keliods.

As far as my mothers reasoning for peircing my ears around that same age (I scar normally, but my sister gets keliods), it was a matter of me not being aware of the earrings in my ear so I would be less likely to play/pull on them lessening the chance of infection or tearing.

Keliod scarring is common, if you've ever seen someone with a scar that looks kinda like a bubble or a long bubble, that's a keliod.  

Answer 4

is not big deal i got my ears pierced when i was baby  

Answer 5

First of all, I've never heard of keloids. I'm black(Caribbean) and I had my ears pierced when I was a week old, same with all my cousins, siblings, parents, and grandparents. We've never had ear infections or ear problems. The reason, we get it young is because we have no clue, what's happening so it's easier to get your ear pierced when your young than when your 20. Also, the hole never closes, if you get it done when your a baby. My mom says, I was playing with a teddy bear when i got my ears pierced, and didn't say a word. So, about you talking about how people with darker skin know a lot of people with keloids, because we have our ears pierced when were young is bull ****.

Answer 6

My mom and dad did that to me when I was little. No Big DEAL its not like I was wearing earrings in my ear when I was a baby.

Is that rare and not deadly? If it is then this is how I feel.... IDC

Answer 7

my mom got my ears pierced when i was about one or two

but i don't think she knew anything about keloids

i was planning on getting my kids ears pierced at the same age also (that is, when i decide to have kids)

i've never heard about keloids though

interesting.......