Can tattoos cause toxicity? Expert explains
When we inject tattoo ink into our skin surface, we introduce a lot of metals such as arsenic, beryllium and lead.
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People love the idea of getting tattoos on their skin. However, tattoos can be very toxic if we do not do our research. The tattoo ink is not regulated, and it can lead to several health problems. “While tattoos are getting increasingly common, it is important to understand the risks associated with them. Most people probably don't know that tattoo ink may be toxic. They wouldn't do it if they knew it was harmful,” shared Nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee.(Unsplash)
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Anjali further shared that when we inject tattoo ink into our skin surface, we introduce a lot of metals such as arsenic, beryllium and lead. (Unsplash)
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These metals lead to several conditions such as cardiovascular illness, lung diseases, liver and kidney diseases and skin conditions. (Unsplash)
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This ink, once injected in the skin surface, also reacts to form primary aromatic aminos, which are carcinogenic in nature and can lead to cancer. (Unsplash)
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The tattoo ink, if not chosen correctly, can lead to a lot of allergies in the skin and health conditions, and hence, we must be careful before getting a tattoo. (Unsplash)
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