TABLE OF CONTENTS:

 

INTRODUCTION.

KEY SKIN DISEASE RISKS.

SINCE YOU ARE GOING TO DO IT ANYWAY.

 

INTRODUCTION

 

 

According to Psalms 139:14, mankind is “fearfully and wonderfully made.?  To change that is to imply differently.

 

Leviticus 19:28 is specific to the point that we should not “print any marks upon” ourselves.

 

It is a known fact that tattoos pose specific risks for skin diseases.  The process causes skin trauma that can trigger conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and keloid scarring.  It can also lead to bacterial infections, allergic reactions to the ink, and can hide early warning signs of melanoma

 

 

Key Skin Disease Risks:

 

• Koebner Phenomenon:  Trauma from tattooing can trigger or aggravate underlying conditions like psoriasis, lichen planus, or vitiligo, even in people with previously clear skin.

• Infections:  Unsterilized equipment or contaminated ink can cause bacterial infections (like MRSA) or viral infections. 

• Allergic Reactions:  Inks, particularly red, may cause chronic allergic contact dermatitis, resulting in persistent itching and peeling. 

• Granulomas and Keloids:  The body may form small, raised bumps (granulomas) or thick, overgrown scar tissue (keloids) in response to the ink. 

• Cancer Detection:  Tattoo ink can obscure the color and border of moles, making it significantly harder to detect early signs of skin cancer.

 

 

SINCE YOU ARE GOING TO DO IT ANYWAY

 

 

Choosing a studio that practices strict hygiene.  One where the artist uses single-use, sterile needles.  But again, nothing can protect you from the ink used.

 

Avoiding tattooing directly over moles, birthmarks, or existing scars is imperative.  But again, nothing can protect you from the ink used or your immune systems reaction to it in the long run.

 

If you have any type of skin disease, do not git a tattoo.