Tattoo and Body Piercing

Allergic Reaction to Ear Piercing

Toni Brayer MD — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:04:51 -0500

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.

A biopsy was done of the nodule and pathology showed a skin reaction with epithelioid histiocytes surrounded by a dense infiltrate of lymphocytes.

Tooth Tattoo: Sunshine in your smile?

hareyan — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:19:54 -0500

Apparently skin is not the only place that can be decorated with a tattoo. Tooth tattoos form the latest trend in India. How could I ever think - whiter the teeth, better they look?! I still don’t see the attraction to have designs on your teeth…it would just look like someone hasn’t brushed their teeth to me. But, many others do seem to like it.

Getting back to the article - The teeth tattoo is as easily put on as it can be erased. Very cool, huh?

Unlicensed Body Art Is Illegal

ruzik_tuzik — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:23:46 -0500

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.

Boston has four licensed body art establishments, and the Commission encourages consumers to ask to see the shop’s permit and the artist’s license before allowing any work to be performed.

Why Women Remove Tattoos?

hareyan — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:27:32 -0500

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?

A team of researchers from Texas Tech University questioned tattoo removal clinics in Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Texas to understand who's removing tattoos and why. Researchers examined 196 patients visiting these clinics during 2006. Most of them decided to have tattoos at their ages from 16 to 23 and decided to remove them at their ages of 30.

Floridians Warned Of Skin Damage From Temporary Black Henna Tattoos

hareyan — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:13:30 -0500

Florida Department of Health warns individuals to consider potential health risks before having a temporary "black henna" tattoo applied to their skin.

Body Piercing Poses Potential Health Risks

hareyan — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:32:37 -0500

A study published on bmj.com highlights the need for people to be aware of the possible health risks associated with body piercing.

One In 10 UK Adults Has A Non-Earlobe Piercing

hareyan — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:12:31 -0500

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.

Public Warned Against Receiving Tattoos, Piercings

hareyan — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:50:38 -0600

The Middlesex-London Health Unit is advising those seeking tattoos or piercing to obtain these services only from inspected, licensed shops.

Hepatitis C Testing Recommended For Anyone With A Tattoo

hareyan — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 04:21:11 -0500

The connection between tattoos and hepatitis C virus (HCV) has long been suspected but never completely substantiated.

WSJ Examines Safety Of Administering Epidurals Through Lower-Back Tattoos

hareyan — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:15:51 -0500

Wall Street Journal examined concerns that administering an epidural through a tattoo might pose health risks to the pregnant woman.