Tattoo ink can increase the risk of skin, lymphoma cancer, finds study
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Tattoo ink can increase the risk of skin, lymphoma cancer, finds study

India TV News  

Tattoo ink can increase the risk of skin, lymphoma cancer, finds study A recent study has said that people with tattoos have a higher risk of being diagnosed with skin and lymphoma cancers. A new study found that people who have tattoos have a higher risk of being diagnosed with skin and lymphoma cancers compared to those without tattoos. The researchers found that the ink that is injected on the skin for tattoos does not just remain where it is injected, instead, it migrates to the lymph nodes and accumulates there. Signe Bedsted Clemmensen, University of Southern Denmark and study lead said, "This suggests that the bigger the tattoo and the longer it has been there, the more ink accumulates in the lymph nodes.

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How tattoos could raise the risk of cancer, doctors reveal - as experts warn of the particular colour that may be more harmful
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How tattoos could raise the risk of cancer, doctors reveal - as experts warn of the particular colour that may be more harmful

Daily Mail  

When doctors in Australia discovered a hard mass in the breast of a 36-year-old woman known to have genetic risk factors for cancer, they immediately performed a biopsy, fearing she had an aggressive tumour. In May, a study published in The Lancet reported that adults who had even just a single tattoo were 21 per cent more likely to develop …

New study points to possible link between tattoos and lymphoma, but experts say much more research is needed
9 months, 3 weeks ago

New study points to possible link between tattoos and lymphoma, but experts say much more research is needed

CNN  

CNN — A Swedish study has found a potential link between tattoos and a type of cancer called malignant lymphoma, but it ultimately calls for more research on the topic, and cancer experts say the possible link is overblown. “I would say the message here should be, we really didn’t learn a lot about whether tattoos are associated with cancer …

Tattoos: 5 Surprising Health Benefits Of Getting Inked
2 years, 2 months ago

Tattoos: 5 Surprising Health Benefits Of Getting Inked

News 18  

Tattoos are popular among youth as a form of self-expression and a symbol of something meaningful. According to new research by the University of Alabama, the pain experienced while getting inked has shown signs of benefits to your immune system. Improves Immune System According to recent research from the University of Alabama, getting tattoos may improve the immune system by …

New study finds that almost half of tattoo inks contain chemicals that can cause cancer
2 years, 6 months ago

New study finds that almost half of tattoo inks contain chemicals that can cause cancer

The Independent  

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Tattooists Concerned As EU Ban On Tattoo Ink Threatens Industry: Report
3 years, 2 months ago

Tattooists Concerned As EU Ban On Tattoo Ink Threatens Industry: Report

News 18  

The European Union’s recent ban on tattoo ink and permanent make-up has threatened tattooists who feel that the recent measures will affect the industry. “The protection of public health of European citizens is our primary concern, and hazardous chemicals in tattoo ink can represent such a concern,” EU official Sonya Gospodinova was quoted as saying by news agency AFP. “Chemicals …

Tattoos can raise risk of mental health problems, sleep disorders: Study
6 years, 2 months ago

Tattoos can raise risk of mental health problems, sleep disorders: Study

India TV News  

Love to get inked? Beware, tattoos can take a toll of your mental health, warned a new study. Researchers from the University of Miami in the US showed that although having tattoos was not significantly related to overall health status, individuals with tattoos were more likely to be diagnosed with a mental health issue and report sleep problems. People who …

Getting a tattoo is a lifestyle trend that comes with various health risks; Read on to find out
6 years, 3 months ago

Getting a tattoo is a lifestyle trend that comes with various health risks; Read on to find out

India TV News  

Getting your body inked is the latest lifestyle trend followed by many from different age groups. Getting a tattoo breaches the skin meaning, it is an easy transmission of skin infections or other skin related problems. Cause bacterial infections Go to a trustworthy tattoo artist who is popular for his hygiene in case you have already made up your mind …

Tattoo You: Immune System Cells Help Keep Ink In Its Place
7 years ago

Tattoo You: Immune System Cells Help Keep Ink In Its Place

NPR  

Tattoo You: Immune System Cells Help Keep Ink In Its Place Enlarge this image toggle caption yulkapopkova/Getty Images yulkapopkova/Getty Images Last Saturday, while I was visiting Fatty's Tattoos and Piercings, a college-aged woman in a hoodie walked in and asked for a tattoo, her first, right on the spot. If you zoom way in on any tattoo, it's really just …

15-year-old tattoo causes cancer-like symptoms on woman's armpits
7 years, 5 months ago

15-year-old tattoo causes cancer-like symptoms on woman's armpits

The Independent  

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Old tattoo to blame for woman’s ‘cancer’
7 years, 5 months ago

Old tattoo to blame for woman’s ‘cancer’

CNN  

Story highlights Doctors suspected that a woman had lymphoma and removed a lymph node But under a microscope, the "tumor" was found to be black tattoo pigment CNN — Doctors in Australia suspected that a woman had a type of cancer called lymphoma, but they were stunned when they put her enlarged lymph node under a microscope – and instead …

Caution tattoo lovers! Nanoparticles in tattoo ink can affect immune system
7 years, 6 months ago

Caution tattoo lovers! Nanoparticles in tattoo ink can affect immune system

India TV News  

Thinking about getting a permanent tattoo? According to a new study, toxic nanoparticles in the tattoo ink travel inside the body and causes enlargement of nymph nodes, which is an important part of our immune system. Most tattoo inks contain organic pigments, but also include preservatives and contaminants like nickel, chromium, manganese or cobalt. Besides carbon black, the second most …

Want to get inked? Make sure you get it done in a hygienic setting
8 years, 7 months ago

Want to get inked? Make sure you get it done in a hygienic setting

Hindustan Times  

As more people are getting tattooed today than ever before, researchers warn that up to 5% of cases run the risk of contracting bacterial infections, especially if the tattooing is done in unhygienic settings. Up to 5% of the people getting tattooed run the risk of contracting bacterial infections, especially if they get inked in unhygienic settings. “Most complaints are …

Tattoos can cause cancer – with one colour potentially more toxic than others, study says
8 years, 7 months ago

Tattoos can cause cancer – with one colour potentially more toxic than others, study says

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tattoos can cause cancer and mutations - and one colour …

Sorry Mom: Getting Lots Of Tattoos Could Have A Surprising Health Benefit
9 years ago

Sorry Mom: Getting Lots Of Tattoos Could Have A Surprising Health Benefit

Huff Post  

A recent study suggests that having multiple tattoos could mean your immune system has trained itself to better respond to certain stresses. A new study published in the American Journal of Human Biology last week -- and getting lots of ink since then -- suggests that people with multiple tattoos have a better immune response to new tattoos than people …

Tattoo Ink Linked To Serious Skin Infections
12 years, 7 months ago

Tattoo Ink Linked To Serious Skin Infections

NPR  

Tattoo Ink Linked To Serious Skin Infections Enlarge this image toggle caption A. Kalus/CDC A. Kalus/CDC If you're going to take a walk on the wild side and get a tattoo, it could get even wilder than you planned. Sponsor Message Yes, tattoo artists should use sterile water and needles, but that's no guarantee of safety if the colored stuff …

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