Yes, they have been dry upon a outside, as well as they don't pierce as easily. we have 18g hoops in. we purify a outward with antibacterial palm soap. And after dishes wash with Alcohol giveaway mouthwash, as well as sunrise as well as night with sea salt sokes. we have tee treal oil, though not certain how to make use of it, as well as if it unequivocally works. HELP PLEASE.