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 is potentially more toxic than others, according to scientists. Different to authentic henna, which is orange in colour, this darker substance it may contain levels of a chemical dye ‘so powerful and toxic that it is illegal to use it on the skin’. The NHS warned: “If you see a shop or stall offering to paint black tattoos onto your skin, don’t be tempted to get one.

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Tattoo ink can increase the risk of skin, lymphoma cancer, finds study
2 weeks, 6 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 …

Dermatologist reveals 5 things she would never do: ‘Never get a red tattoo because…'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dermatologist reveals 5 things she would never do: ‘Never get a red tattoo because…'

Hindustan Times  

Dr Gurveen Waraich recently shared a video about what she always — without fail — does not put on her face, skin and hair. Things a dermatologist says she would never do While tattoos are typically created with black ink, people with an affinity for colour can also choose to etch the design in red, green, purple, white, or blue …

How tattoos could raise the risk of cancer, doctors reveal - as experts warn of the particular colour that may be more harmful
4 months, 3 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 …

Scientists develop painless and bloodless tattoos that can be self-administered
2 years, 6 months ago

Scientists develop painless and bloodless tattoos that can be self-administered

The Independent  

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New study finds that almost half of tattoo inks contain chemicals that can cause cancer
2 years, 7 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 …

Tattoo inks recalled by FDA for containing bacteria
5 years, 10 months ago

Tattoo inks recalled by FDA for containing bacteria

The Independent  

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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 …

EU countries will vote on use of some tattoo inks over cancer fears
6 years, 7 months ago

EU countries will vote on use of some tattoo inks over cancer fears

Daily Mail  

Fears that chemicals in tattoo inks may cause cancer have sparked a call from Brussels for limits, it was reported last night. A plan to restrict the use of 4,000 chemicals will be brought to a vote among EU member states by the middle of next year. A plan to restrict the use of 4,000 chemicals in tattoo inks will …

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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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 …

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 …

Health inspectors warn about cancer risk with some tattoo inks
9 years, 11 months ago

Health inspectors warn about cancer risk with some tattoo inks

Dutch News  

Over 40% of the black tattoo ink used in the Netherlands contains potentially carcinogenic substances, according to research by the Dutch food and product safety board NVWA. The board analysed the different types of ink used in the Netherlands and found many black inks contain Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, some of which are considered to be carcinogens. In addition, some 30% …

Health inspectors warn about cancer risk with some tattoo inks
9 years, 11 months ago

Health inspectors warn about cancer risk with some tattoo inks

Dutch News  

Over 40% of the black tattoo ink used in the Netherlands contains potentially carcinogenic substances, according to research by the Dutch food and product safety board NVWA. The board analysed the different types of ink used in the Netherlands and found many black inks contain Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, some of which are considered to be carcinogens. In addition, some 30% …

Dangerous tattoo ink major problem in Netherlands
9 years, 11 months ago

Dangerous tattoo ink major problem in Netherlands

NL Times  

An estimated one third of tattoo inks used in the Netherlands contain substances that could cause cancer, the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority reports. The NVWA did an investigation into the safety of tattoo inks and found that 41 percent of the investigated black inks contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which can be carcinogenic. They also investigated colored inks …

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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