Tattoo and Body Piercing:
Tattoo and body piercing, news on tattoo safety. Info on tattoo designs, temporary or permanent tattoo. Tattoo removal and tattoo art articles.
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That tiny silver stud your son or daughter had inserted after the tongue piercing may be a trend or a sign of independence or rebellion, but it also can cause gaps or chips in their front teeth. Results of several studies tell the story.
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CBS News has recently posted a rather disturbing slideshow of much more extreme body modifications, such as tongue bifurcation, transdermal skin implants, and corset piercings. Doctors are concerned about these procedures, saying they are risky business.
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This photo shows the earlobe of a 21 year old woman who presented to a clinic with a growing hard red nodule that was located where she had her ear pierced 5 years ago. She removed the earring after a few years because it never healed and was always inflamed.
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Apparently skin is not the only place that can be decorated with a tattoo. Tooth tattoos form the latest trend in India.
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The Boston Public Health Commission urges residents not to patronize unlicensed body artists who perform tattooing and piercing, after receiving several complaints recently of individuals operating illegally.
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Women are more likely to remove their tattoos than men, finds the research, in other words tattoo removal is more common in women than in men, but why?
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Florida Department of Health warns individuals to consider potential health risks before having a temporary "black henna" tattoo applied to their skin.
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A study published on bmj.com highlights the need for people to be aware of the possible health risks associated with body piercing.
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One in ten adults in England have had a piercing somewhere other than their ear lobe, with a quarter experiencing complications, and one in 100 piercings resulting in a hospital admission.
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The Middlesex-London Health Unit is advising those seeking tattoos or piercing to obtain these services only from inspected, licensed shops.
