Reasons you should not consider getting a tatoo

Hey you stop there! I know it is called fashion but pause a bit. Did you know that aside being fashionable and a way to show class, tattoos have negative effects? These are the reasons you shouldn’t consider having tattoos:

Allergic reactions: Tattoo dyes, especially red, green, yellow, and blue dyes, can cause allergic skin reactions, such as an itchy rash at the tattoo site. This can occur even years after getting the tattoo.

Skin infections: A skin infection is possible after tattooing. Tattooing can also lead to keloids, raised areas caused by an overgrowth of scar tissue.

Bloodborne diseases: If the equipment used to create the tattoo is contaminated with infected blood, various bloodborne diseases can be contracted, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), hepatitis B, and hepatitis.

MRI complications: Rarely, tattoos or permanent makeup might cause swelling or burning in the affected areas during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams. In some cases, tattoos can interfere with the quality of the image.

Regret: Many people get tattoos on a whim and later regret them. Tattoo removal is a long and painful process.

Negative impact on health: Tattoo ink can infect the layer of the skin and cause skin diseases like skin infections, allergic reactions, etc. Pre-existing medical conditions of a person can get worse due to tattoo problems. Also those who have tattoos can’t donate blood to anyone.

It is important to consider the potential negative effects of tattoos before getting one. However, it is also important to note that tattoos can have positive effects, such as self-expression and aesthetic benefits.