Nowadays, tattooing is widely popular. The problem of infection from tattooing is also increasing. Due to tattooing in sensitive areas such as the lips genital area or around various hidden spots that treat wounds Cleaning following tattooing is more complicated. Therefore, there is a risk of wound or infection in the bloodstream and subsequent complications.
Today (February 23), the Thailand Anti-Fake News Center revealed information that According to information published on social media regarding the issue tattoo on the buttocks risk of infection in the bloodstream The Anti-Fake News Center conducted an investigation with the Institute of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Ministry of Public Health. found that the issue is real
Nowadays, tattooing is widely popular. both tattooing according to the original belief and fashion tattoo or beauty However, tattooing dangers or complications from tattooing are quite common. Therefore, you should be careful in your decision before getting a tattoo. The dangers or complications of tattooing are as follows:
1. Infection which can occur both during tattooing cleanliness Sterilization of instruments and the needle used for tattooing is not standard In addition, infection can occur following tattooing. due to inadequate care of the wound following The germs that can cause infection are from bacteria. Most of them are caused by inflammation, pain, swelling, red hot spots or pustules. As for the incidence of viruses, they are at high risk, such as hepatitis B, C, and HIV.
2. Allergy to dye This has become more common in recent times as more industrial dyes are used, especially red, blue and yellow.
3. Other skin manifestations such as keloid scars The formation of a lump called granuloma. which is the reaction of the body to the tattoo For the body is considered a foreign body. It was also found that some people had changed their minds or regretted getting tattoos. This made me have to remove tattoos, which took a long time to remove. and must be erased several times per tattoo The cost for tattoo removal is ten times more than tattoo removal.
However, the problem of tattoo infection is increasing. Due to tattooing in sensitive areas such as the lips genital area Or around various hidden spots will make the care of cleaning wounds following tattooing more complicated. Therefore, there is a risk of wound or infection in the bloodstream and subsequent complications.
This is for the public to receive information from the Medical Department. can be tracked at https://www.iod.go.th/ or call 02 5906000
inspection agency Institute of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Ministry of Public Health
