Although tattooing on the body is very popular, especially among teenagers. It is also considered very risky and harmful to the body. It can cause allergic reactions, infections, and other serious health problems. Therefore, those who want to get a tattoo should study information. About safety and dangers carefully. Before deciding to get a tattoo in order to prevent health problems that may occur later.

Dangers of tattooing

Tattoos may enhance the charm and satisfaction of the tattoo owner. But they also have risks that can cause the tattoo holder to face various health problems. โปรโมชั่นพิเศษจาก UFABET สมัครตอนนี้ รับโบนัสทันที The dangers that may arise from tattoos include:

Allergies: Tattooing 

with colored inks, especially red, green, yellow, and blue inks. Can irritate the skin and cause an allergic reaction. You may experience an itchy rash around the tattoo. Which may occur shortly after getting a tattoo or years after getting it.

Bacterial infection: 

If you get a tattoo from tattoo equipment and needles that are not sterilized, or if you get services from a tattoo shop that is not up to standard, you may get a skin infection after getting a tattoo. You may get sick with tuberculosis or Staphylococcus bacteria. People who get this infection will have blisters, abscesses , and pus on their skin.

Viral infections: 

Visiting a tattoo parlor that uses unsterilized tattoo equipment and needles may put you at risk of contracting a blood-borne virus, which can lead to dangerous infectious diseases such as HIV, tetanus, hepatitis B and C, etc.

Keloids:  Getting 

a tattoo can cause keloid scars, which are raised scars that can grow in size and become painful, itchy, or irritating. Keloids can be caused by the scarring process that occurs as a way to repair and protect the wound from further injury after getting a tattoo.

Granulomatous Inflammation 

After a tattoo, the skin may develop granulomas, which appear as small, raised bumps around the tattoo. This can be caused by skin irritation or the body’s reaction to the chemicals and inks used in tattooing, and can appear months or years after the tattoo.

MRI  Complications 

Tattoos can cause the skin in the area to swell and become sore during the MRI scan. Large tattoos can also interfere with the MRI images, resulting in low-resolution images.

How to take care of your tattoo to prevent infection ?

After getting a tattoo, to ensure the tattoo lasts longer and prevent infections that lead to various illnesses, you should take care of your tattoo in the following ways:

• Make sure the tattoo artist has applied petroleum jelly to the tattooed area and covered it with a plaster or bandage.
• Remove the plaster after covering the wound for 24 hours, then wash the wound with antibacterial soap and clean water, then pat the wound dry.
• Apply an antibacterial ointment to the tattoo area twice a day without covering it with a plaster.
• Clean the wound regularly with soap and water and apply ointment to keep it moist. Do this continuously for 2-4 weeks.
• Avoid wearing clothing that may rub against the tattooed area.
• Avoid sun exposure, hot baths, and swimming for 2 weeks as these can cause the tattoo ink to fade, irritate the skin , and increase the risk of bacterial or other infections.
• Do not pick, scratch, or peel off the scabs around the tattoo as this may increase the risk of infection. If signs of infection occur, such as rough skin, itchy rash, or redness around the tattoo, see a doctor immediately.