Does tattooing cause allergies?
Some people experience allergic reactions after getting a tattoo. It has to do with the ink used. Red, yellow, blue, and green pigments are allergenic if plastic is present.
Among these allergy symptoms red rash, There will be hives, severe itching etc. Swelling may also occur. These effects last for years after the tattoo. Similarly, when tattoo scars do not heal, they can become infected and cause keloid scars.
Skin infection due to tattooing
Although tattooing is an art, the technique involves trauma to the skin. On top of the dermis are the epidermal and middle dermal layers. Skin needs to recover after inking. The expert will give a hint while getting the tattoo done accordingly. However, mixing water with the ink before injection can cause infection. In the first two weeks after the tattoo, there is a risk of skin infection.
In this case, there will be redness, itching, discharge etc. Some have swelling. If the infection spreads, there will be fever and other symptoms. If the infection is severe, the infection becomes chronic.
Germ infection from needles during tattooing
Although tattoo artists use sterilized needles, make sure the tattoo artist you go to is experienced enough. Without using sterilized needles
Tattooing increases the risk of infection. In particular, HIV can pose a risk of spreading blood-borne diseases, including hepatitis C and methicillin resistance
MRI examination problem after tattooing
There is a chance that you will come in contact with the tattoo if the doctor has ordered an MRI scan after getting a tattoo. Some side effects may include swelling and itching. However, these will correct themselves. At the same time, if the tattoo has low-quality pigments embedded in it, the risk of reaction increases if the tattoo is old. You should talk to your doctor if you have a tattoo that requires an MRI scan.
Tattooing can hide skin cancer symptoms
The danger of getting a tattoo is that it can hide a sign of skin cancer or another skin disease. Skin infections usually include the itchy, red patches and undiagnosed skin problems that may go undiagnosed.
Can tattoo ink be harmful?
Tattoo ink is much safer than it used to be. However it can be dangerous if you happen to be sensitive to certain colors especially dark bright colors.
The US Food and Drug Administration has strict standards for the manufacture of inks. Exceeding this can cause more damage to the skin. So it is safer to get a tattoo by knowing beforehand whether the ink is completely safe to reduce the risk. And a 2010 study of Danish adults found traces of nickel, lead and other cancer-causing agents in 65 green inks.
And some inks contain chemicals used in car paint and printer ink. So knowing the safety of the inks before getting a tattoo can help reduce the side effects.
