Tattoo Side Effects : The craze of tattoos is increasing rapidly all over the world. Most of the youth are getting tattoos to look cool and stylish. As the trend of tattoos is increasing, its side effects are also increasing. It has been said in many reports that the ink used in tattoos poses a risk of infection, allergy and even cancer. This can also be fatal. National Tattoo Day is celebrated every year on 17th July. In such a situation, let us know how dangerous it is to get a tattoo…
Tattoo poses a threat to skin, lungs, liver and kidneys.
According to a study published in the journal Analytical Chemistry, tattoo ink contains many dangerous chemicals, which can cause irritation in the skin, lungs and liver. Not only this, it can even harm the kidneys and nervous system.
Risk of AIDS due to tattooing
According to experts, sometimes due to the needle used in tattoo not being correct, there is a risk of many dangerous diseases spread through blood. This can lead to very serious diseases like Hepatitis C, HIV or AIDS, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
Risk of cancer from tattoos
According to Medical News Today, researchers from Sweden’s Lind University have found the risk of cancer from tattoos. Analyzed the Swedish National Cancer Register for 10 years from 2007 to 2017, which included people aged 20 to 60 years. This study found that those who had tattoos had a 21 percent higher risk of lymphoma than those without tattoos.
The risk of lymphoma among those who got a tattoo in the last 2 years was 81%. Researchers said that the chemical being used in tattoo ink can increase or decrease the risk of lymphoma or it may be negligible. However, so far this connection is only claimed, so while getting the tattoo done, definitely check the right quality ink and needle.