Tattoos

Tattoos May Be a Risk Factor for Lymphoma

— Swedish study suggests a 21% higher risk for lymphoma in those with tattoos by Mike Bassett, Staff Writer, MedPage Today May 28, 2024 Last Updated May 30, 2024 Tattoos may be a risk factor for malignant lymphoma, according to a Swedish population-based case-control study. Of nearly 12,000 people included in the study, those with […]

Demographics of Individuals Who Get Tattoos and Why They Get Them (Full Text)

December 15, 2016 Cutis; Cutaneous Medicine for the Practitioner TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This survey-based study explored the demographics of individuals who get tattoos and found that 71% of participants had obtained a college degree or higher, 71% of responders were not concerned about the health risks associated with tattoos (ie, HIV, HCV), and very few participants […]