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Scientists warn that tattoos could be a leading cause of cancer and damage to the body
Scientists are warning that tattoos may carry hidden biological risks beyond regret over names, spelling mistakes or outdated designs, as growing research suggests tattoo ink can interact with the body in ways not fully understood.
According to Dr Manal Mohammed, a medical microbiology lecturer at University of Westminster, UK, tattoo ink does not remain fixed in the skin after it is injected.
“Once tattoo ink enters the body, it does not stay put,” she explained. “Beneath the skin, tattoo pigments interact with the immune system in ways scientists are only just beginning to understand.”
While tattoos are generally considered safe, scientists say their long-term health effects may be less harmless than once assumed, particularly as permanent body art has surged in popularity in recent decades.
Scientists are warning that tattoos may carry hidden biological risks beyond regret over names, spelling mistakes or outdated designs, as growing research suggests tattoo ink can interact with the body in ways not fully understood.
According to Dr Manal Mohammed, a medical microbiology lecturer at University of Westminster, UK, tattoo ink does not remain fixed in the skin after it is injected.
“Once tattoo ink enters the body, it does not stay put,” she explained. “Beneath the skin, tattoo pigments interact with the immune system in ways scientists are only just beginning to understand.”
While tattoos are generally considered safe, scientists say their long-term health effects may be less harmless than once assumed, particularly as permanent body art has surged in popularity in recent decades.