Tattoos open doors to potential health risks warn doctors et healthWorld
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Tattoos open doors to potential health risks warn doctors
Tattoos open doors to potential health risks warn doctors - ET HealthWorld New Delhi: Fashion has had a long evolutionary journey through the centuries, with newer developments and trends being followed by millions across the globe, people do not want to miss out on any popular choices or fashion that is trending. One such craze in recent times has been getting inked. Whether a minimal design or a maximalist tattoo, people are choosing to be inked, making this industry highly successful. But there is more to this permanent inking procedure and that is the health risks associated with it. Initially, the inks used for tattooing were black, but now to make tattoos look more attractive and to offer colour choices to customers, tattoo artists use various pigmented inks. Depending upon the size and design of the tattoo, the process can take hours to complete. The inks used for tattooing could hamper the health of the skin as well as lead to skin reactions and blood-borne diseases. Be mindful before getting inked warn oncologists When the ink penetrates through the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin it moves into the deeper layer called the dermis. The dermis contains connective tissues, hair follicles, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and sweat glands. The role of the dermis is to protect the skin however, tattoo inks hamper the functionality of the dermis from protecting the skin. The pigments can harm the skin and cause complications such as skin infections, allergic reactions, swelling and even blood-borne diseases. Speaking to ETHealthworld, Dr Ashu Abhishek, Additional Director – Radiation Oncologist, Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram, said, “The only benefit of skin tattooing possibly is to conceal a scar or maybe it’s a fashion fad. On the contrary, you are injecting an artificial dye which is not natural to your body, you are getting it done by an instrument that pierces multiple holes in the skin to deposit the dye, so it is an invasive procedure. It can cause pain, allergies, itching, rashes, and at times dyes are photosensitive so they may react to sunlight, external chemicals or water, causing hypersensitive reactions. This reaction is unpredictable so maybe 80- 90 per cent times one is safe, but those 10 per cent cases can have major anaphylactic reactions.” Tattoo inks have been associated with health risks for a long time now. There have been reports of tattoos reacting right after tattooing or even after years of having a tattoo. However, the question of ‘can tattoos cause cancer?’ is yet to be answered. As of now, there is no mention of a direct relation between cancer and tattoos in medical literature. With no concrete evidence, researchers believe the relation to be a coincidence. Conversely, a recent study suggests that almost half of tattoo inks may contain cancer-causing chemicals, which are activated when exposed to UV light. According to a study led by John Swierk, Assistant Professor, Inorganic Chemistry, Binghamton University presented at an American Chemical Society (ACS) conference, 23 out of 56 different inks analysed to date suggest the presence of azo-containing dye. Certain ingredients in tattoo inks have been found to be carcinogenic or pro-carcinogenic, hinting toward cancer risk with tattooing. The European Union (EU) has banned tattoo ink and permanent make-up containing chemicals feared to cause cancers or other health risks. Commenting on whether outlawed chemicals like azo dyes, carcinogenic aromatic amines, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, metals and methanol are used in tattoos, and the complications associated with it, Dr Saphalta Baghmar, Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad said, “Around 83 per cent of the black inks tested, contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), a carcinogen. Red ink containing azo is also being used. It’s worth noting that no tattoo inks are regulated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).” She further pointed out that other pigments may include potentially harmful substances such as alcohols, barium, lead, mercury, nickel, plastics, cadmium or copper. “Overall, tattoo ink is safer now. Yet it’s important to ask your tattoo artist about the type of inks and its ingredients." Download 180.85 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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