Overview

• Photos taken Aug. 23 in Rome show the 12-year-old with what appears to be a microdermal stud on her middle finger.
• Social-media users questioned the decision and her age, with many citing concerns about healing difficulty and infection.
• Articles reference Healthline’s description of dermal piercings and Lulu Ave’s warning that finger placements may not heal well or can reject.
• A minority of commenters defended the choice, calling a piercing a reasonable compromise for a child who wants one.
• The discussion has been folded into ongoing scrutiny of North’s Rome outfit choices, including a corset and mini skirt, as Kardashian’s team has offered no public comment.