JAMA Dermatology: Rhinology/Benign Sinus Disease Topic Collection http://archderm.jamanetwork.com/ en-us Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:44:44 GMT Silverchair editor@archderm.jamanetwork.com webmaster@archderm.jamanetwork.com Nose Piercing: Historical Significance and Potential Consequences http://archderm.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleID=1654884 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ladizinski B, Nutan FU, Lee KC. <span class="paragraphSection">Nose piercing is the process by which a needle penetrates the nostril, nasal septum, or nasal bridge to create an opening for the placement of jewelry. The practice, which is performed for symbolic or beautification purposes, originated more than 4000 years ago in the Middle East, migrating to India in the 1500s and reaching Western civilization by the 20th century.</span> 149 2 142 142 10.1001/jamadermatol.2013.1568 http://archderm.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleID=1654884