Chemicals in tattoo inks need closer scrutiny
As tattoos have grown in popularity, so have complaints of adverse side effects associated with both their application and removal. A new study, done by chemistry students at Northern Arizona University, looked at the chemical composition of a variety of tattoo inks to better understand their potential health risks. The findings, presented today at the 229th national meeting of the Americ...Tattoos may significantly increase risk of hepatitis C infection
It is a fad these days to sport tattoos. Kids often show off their sticker tattoos. But adults go a step further. Permanent tattoos, which are permanent reminders throughout life, in different designs and shapes, are very popular. However there is a darker side to the whole affair. The study in the United States of America says that tattoos significantly increase the risk of hepatitis C infe...Tattoo Wearers Are More Prone To Allergy Risks
People who are after the tattoos may be facing an increased risk of allergic reactions as it contains the chemicals that are used for hair dyes.// A German medical magazine has reported that the temporary skin markings often contain paraphenylendiamine (PPD), a substance that is used in many hair dyes. As it is long lasting and is used in high concentrations, people with henna tattoos...Parents' Permission Required For Tattooing
The written permission of parents will be required by teenagers in Scotland who wish to get tattooed, or their bodies pierced. Piercing and tattoo studios will also be subject to mandatory licensing// to ensure better safety standards and regulate hygiene. This is applicable to all those who are less than 16 years of age. The object behind the exercise is to reduce the possibilities of...Snorers, Tattoo Wearers Out From Chinese Army
The Chinese Army has banned chronic snorers from joining up. These are new standards that have been introduced by the Army. //"Given that chronic snorers' sounds disturb the life of others, a new regulation ... has been added," the Beijing Times newspaper quoted army official Li Chunming as saying. The People's Liberation Army is the world's strongest standing force with 2.3 million sold...Lower Back Tattoos Can Lead To Problems During Childbirth
Women who are in the habit of going for tattoos, especially at the lower back and buttocks may be facing problems during childbirth, reported the German medical// journal Arzte Zeitung. Drawing large tattoos at the back may prevent doctors from applying local anesthesia during delivery. Tattoos are frequently positioned on the lower back, precisely where doctors inject the painkiller...