Upon completion of the body piercing, a body piercing artist must apply an antibacterial cleaner to the body piercing with a single-use cotton swab or gauze pad. The body piercing artist must provide each new patron written instructions regarding the proper care and precautions for a body piercing. Care instructions must include the following minimum recommendations:

1. (1) Wash the body piercing gently with mild soap and water and pat dry;
2. (2) Apply an antibacterial cleaner at least twice daily;
3. (3) Avoid swimming or soaking of the body piercing until healed;
4. (4) Avoid scratching, picking, or touching of the body piercing;
5. (5) If redness or swelling develops, contact your doctor.

Source: 22 SDR 16, effective August 14, 1995.

General Authority: SDCL 34-1-17(8).

Law Implemented: SDCL 9-34-17 , 34-1-17(8).