Tag Archives: skin infections

Tattoos? Think before you ink.

As of 2012, 1 in 5 adults had a tattoo.  This is up from 14% in 2008.  Truthfully, tattoos are usually trouble-free.  But tattoos can pose health risks… Unsterilized tools. Contaminated ink. Scarring. Blood-borne diseases (HIV and hepatitis). Toxins in … Continue reading

Posted in General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Tattoos? Think before you ink.