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Tattoos are bad for healthy skin

Posted by Lakshmi Gopal on Sun, 24 Apr 2011

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A tattoo may be a work of art; it may symbolize a belief, or simply youth and the fact that one is ‘clued in’ with the times. But tattoo lovers and youngsters aiming to be tattooed, had better be forewarned about the health issues of body art. 1. Tattooing makes the skin grow more vulnerable to infections:Tattooing is about puncturing the skin and introducing chemicals/ink into it. A tattoo, therefore, is like a wound with germs pumped in. It heightens the risk of infections and burdens the epid... Read More

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Lakshmi Gopal 25 Apr 11 1:16 AM Thanks aquamarine. I have corrected the typo errors. But it is in the first couple of weeks of tatooing that you can't exercise, swim or soap up the tattooed area thoroughly. Later, you still have to be careful otherwise, it loses color.
aquamarine 24 Apr 11 12:58 PM The story requires editing....."Tattooing makes he skin grows more vulnerable to infections." Another point to be noted is that I my self have two permanent tattoos, but that does not stop me from swimming, exercising or taking bath.