Daith Piercing: Does It Relieve Migraines or Is It Just a Myth?
If you are looking for a different piercing that is also discreet, the Daith piercing may interest you. It is also quite curious since it is associated with helping to reduce headaches or migraines. Is it true that this piercing helps with headaches? When does it hurt to have this piercing done? How long does it take to heal? What jewel can be used for the first time? Read this article until the end and we will answer all your questions.
Where is Daith drilling located?
This ear piercing is done above the ear canal, which is that fold right at the entrance of the ear, formed by skin and cartilage and if you touch it with your fingers, it is an area that you can pinch, this piercing touches the entrance of the ear and goes up again. It is very important to understand that this area is quite thin and small, therefore, you should always visit a trusted piercer who will analyze your anatomy and advise you on whether or not it is a recommended piercing for you.
Daith piercing cures migraine
Without a doubt, this is the question we are asked the most regarding this piercing, many of you do not even know that this piercing is called Daith, they only refer to it as “the migraine piercing.”
This question has been debated for many years and has its defenders and opponents. The relationship between the daith piercing and migraines comes directly from acupuncture, which is an alternative medical technique and has no scientific support but has gained strength as an option different from traditional medicine. According to acupuncture, it is suggested that there are multiple connections between the different parts of the body and that by stimulating with needles at specific points it helps with ailments or illnesses and the daith touches a point on the ear that is related to migraines, now , the myth is that by performing this piercing and always leaving a piece of jewelry on, it is expected that the stimulus in reducing or curing migraines will be permanent.
But we return to the initial point and that is that alternative medicine does NOT have scientific support, therefore, it is not scientifically proven that this piercing helps counteract migraines. There are different testimonies from clients and piercers that indicate that after having this piercing they have experienced a decrease or total relief of migraines, but there are also those who claim to have not noticed improvements.
If you are considering having a daith performed solely to cure your migraines, keep in mind that it may or may not help you, but if you are considering it because it seems beautiful or catches your attention, you can do it with complete safety because the variety of jewelry allows you to create an ear look. discreet, striking, elegant and modern.
How much does it hurt to get a Daith piercing?
Most of our clients agree that more than pain, it is an uncomfortable sensation since pressure is exerted on the dorsal cartilage and on a scale of 1 to 10, we rate it at 5. After it is done, the daith will be sensitive for several days. , even up to 6 months in total, although it all depends on how your body heals, we have testimonies from clients who have achieved healing of their daith piercing in up to 3 months.
Procedure and Jewelry indicated
You should always go to a professional piercer with extensive experience, your piercer will mark the area to be pierced, validating that it is large enough, IT SHOULD NOT BE DONE IN THE THIN AREA, that is why you should visit a piercer with extensive experience and knowledge; The piercing is performed with a 1.2mm (16G) sterile needle. Guns or applicators should never be used.
Most piercers agree that the initial jewel to perform Daith are hoops with a clicker system, generally 8mm diameter is recommended (but if in your healing process you tend to present a high degree of inflammation, you can opt for 10mm diameter as an initial measurement ) and of course the materials must be hypoallergenic, nickel-free and biocompatible such as Titanium and Gold, our recommendation is hoops with FRONT rhinestones so that the aesthetics of the jewel are fully visualized and you show off your piercing in an elegant, modern and bold way
Conclusions
• The daith piercing is an option supported by alternative medicine as a method to cure or reduce migraines, but it does not have scientific validation.
• It is an option that allows you to look discreet or striking depending on the jewelry you choose.
• All our jewelry for daith is recommended because they are made of Titanium or Gold, they have been selected for their quality, location of the rhinestones (front), modern and classic trends.
