Tattooed Skin and Health / / N. Kluger Helsinki, J. Serup Copenhagen.

• TeilnehmendeR: Helsinki, N. Kluger; Copenhagen, J. Serup
• Place / Publishing House: Basel, Switzerland : : Karger,, 2015.
• Year of Publication: 2015
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (271 p.)

With about 10â€"20% of the adult population in Europe being tattooed, there is a strong demand for publications discussing the various issues related to tattooed skin and health. Until now, only a few scientific studies on tattooing have been published. This book discusses different aspects of the various medical risks associated with tattoos, such as allergic reactions from red tattoos, papulo-nodular reactions from black tattoos as well as technical and psycho-social complications, in addition to bacterial and viral infections. Further sections are dedicated to the composition of tattoo inks, and a case is made for the urgent introduction of national and international regulations. Distinguished authors, all specialists in their particular fields, have contributed to this publication which provides a comprehensive view of the health implications associated with tattooing.