A daith piercing is a type of ear piercing that passes through the ears innermost cartilage fold, the crus of the helix. It is usually performed with a straight hollow needle, and captive bead rings are the most common type of jewelry used. The piercing can take from six to nine months to heal. Some people believe that daith piercings could cure chronic migraines and anxiety in people, but there is no evidence for this claim, and any reported effects are attributed to the placebo effect. More than one-third of people who get daith piercings have complications like infections later on, and serious infections like cellulitis or blood infections like HIV, hepatitis B or C, and tetanus are possible. If you decide to get a daith piercing, it is important to find a licensed piercing professional and follow proper aftercare instructions to minimize the risk of complications.