Tattoo has their side effects as well

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Tattoos are more popular now than ever before. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is also receiving complaints of people contracting infections as a result of contaminated tattoo inks, as well as bad reactions to the inks themselves. The FDA has received hundreds of adverse event reports regarding tattoos over the years. Here is something that you have to know before getting 문신 in your body.

Tattooing procedures or the ink itself

Both unsanitary techniques and non-sterile equipment can cause infections. Infections can also occur when ink is contaminated with bacteria or mould. The use of non-sterile water to dilute pigments like colouring chemicals is the culprit, although it is not the only one.

There is no foolproof way to tell if the ink is safe. Even if the container is sealed and the label states that the product is sterile, ink can become polluted.

Tattoo ink

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Some inks contain pigments used in printer toner or automobile paint. The FDA has not approved any pigments for cosmetic injection into the skin. The FDA investigates consumer and healthcare provider reports of adverse reactions or infections.

Types of reactions after getting a tattoo

You may get a rash, redness or bumps in the location of your 문신, as well as a fever. Infections that are more severe may cause a high temperature, shaking, chills, and sweating. Such infections may have a long course of antibiotics, sometimes for months, as well as hospitalisation or surgery. A rash could also indicate an allergic reaction as the inks are permanent, the reaction could last for a long time.  As rash from a tattoo, is tattoo-related allergic response, you can speak with a health care practitioner, if you have any concerns.

Scar tissue form as a result of getting a tattoo

When you get a tattoo, you may acquire scar tissue, which are little knots or bumps that form around material that the body recognises as alien. If you get scars that expand beyond of their normal bounds, you may have a similar reaction to the tattoo. So, have a small try in your body before having a huge tattoo.

Know about MRIs if you get a tattoo

Some people may experience swelling or burning in their tattoos during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), but this is uncommon and does not last long. Before having an MRI, inform your doctor that you have a tattoo.