Tattoos can indeed make the appearance look cooler. However, behind its beauty, understand also that there are dangers of permanent tattoos for skin health and other body health. Curious about anything? Check out the following article.
The dangers of permanent tattoos and cosmetic tattoos for skin and body health can arise for various reasons. To be sure, when the tattoo is made, pigment or color ink will be injected into the skin layer using a needle.
The entry of foreign objects into the layers of the skin is possible to trigger various reactions, ranging from allergies, skin infections, to other infections such as hepatitis or HIV.
Dangers of Permanent Tattoos on the Skin
Tattoo application to the skin is relatively safe as long as it is done at a tattoo shop that has a license, business license certificate, and is handled by professionals, certified tattoo artists, or beauty dermatologists.
However, you also need to know that there are risks or dangers that lurk from applying permanent tattoos to the body. On the skin, the dangers include:
1. Allergies
One of the most common risks after getting a tattoo is an allergic reaction. Allergies that occur are generally caused by the dye in the ink used to make tattoos.
Allergic reactions usually appear in the form of hives or rashes on the tattooed skin. The colors that often cause this allergy are yellow, red, green, and blue inks.
2. Skin infection
The danger of the next permanent tattoo is a skin infection. Skin infections can be triggered by a variety of things. However, the risk will increase if you tattoo at a beauty salon that is not certified and do not pay attention to the cleanliness of the tattoo tools and process.
For example, the ink used to make tattoos is not suitable for application to the skin or the ink used has been contaminated with bacteria. Skin infections can also occur if bacteria or viruses enter the injured skin due to injection during the tattooing process.
Skin infections are characterized by a red rash around the tattoo, a burning sensation around the tattoo, pus on the tattoo, to swelling around the tattoo. In severe infections, you can have a high fever, chills, sweat and feel cold.
If this complaint is experienced, immediately go to the nearest hospital for help. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics or other treatments.
3. Scar tissue
In some people, tattoos can cause scar tissue in the form of raised strokes (keloids) or lumps (granulomas) that form on the skin where the tattoo is located.
These prominent streaks or bumps can be annoying because they feel like a foreign object. Aesthetically, the growth of scar tissue is also seen as reducing the beauty or beauty of the skin.
4. Skin cancer
Although it needs to be studied further, research shows that there is a link between tattoos and skin cancer. The exact cause is unknown, but it is suspected that some of the inks used for tattoos contain carcinogens that may trigger cancer.
Dangers of Permanent Tattoos on Other Body Parts
In addition to the skin, the dangers of permanent tattoos also lurk other body parts. Here are some of the diseases that lurk people who are tattooed
Hepatitis and HIV
You who will be tattooed must be aware of serious diseases that can be transmitted through blood that is transmitted through unsterile needles, such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV.
To minimize the risk of getting this disease, make sure that the needles used for tattooing are sterile, new, and not used needles.
Tetanus
Equipment for making tattoos that are not sterile can also expose you to tetanus. Needles that are not sterile and are not stored properly are very likely to contain bacteria.
One of the bacteria that causes tetanus is Clostridium tetani. If the needle used is contaminated, bacteria can also enter the skin and eventually cause a tetanus infection.
MRI Difficulty
If you need a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination, a permanent tattoo may cause swelling or a burning sensation in the tattooed area during the MRI process.
In some cases, the quality of the MRI examination results can also be not optimal because it is disturbed by the dye in the tattooed skin.
Before deciding to embellish your body with tattoos, consider the dangers of permanent tattoos to the health of your skin and other bodies.
If the decision to get a tattoo is unanimous, it's best to consult a beautician first. Ask about the safety of the tattoo process, the risks that may lurk, to what needs to be done after the tattoo is finished.
When you get a tattoo you have to be really critical. You must ensure that the tools used for tattooing are sterile tools. The ink used is also safe ink to be applied to the skin.
If all these rules have been observed, but after getting a tattoo there are several complaints, immediately consult a doctor to get the right treatment.
