There are many things we can do to Take care of our healthsuch as trying to carry a varied and balanced diet, rich in fruits and vegetables, or do some physical exercise, maintaining a more active lifestyle. This is not an infallible recipe, there are times when it is impossible to avoid diseases and it only remains to be in the hands of professionals and follow the proper treatment. Trying to avoid diseases such as cancer, it is not uncommon for more and more people to try to follow these small guidelines, trying to reduce risks as far as possible, especially if we take into account that one of the main causes of death in Spain is due to tumors. According to INE data, more than half of the deaths occurred in the first half of 2024 were due to circulatory system or tumors.
The fear of developing some type of cancer means that we sometimes let ourselves be convinced by statements that are not always truewhich can make the fear of many people increase, thinking they are doing something that can put their health at risk. In the case of tattoos, this is usual, some of them are true and others are not so, because although it is not demonstrated that tattoos produce cancer (although some studies investigate the possibility of increasing the risk In some cases), yes they can become a problem in case of suffering itas explained by dermatologist Ana Molina.
The relationship between tattoos and some types of cancer
A tattoo has certain risks, but the Dermatologist Ana Molina He wanted to make clear his position on the possible relationship between tattoos and cancer. He has done it in the podcast what you say, where it has been very clear: “Tattoos do not produce cancer ”, He explained in his speech, which does not mean that there is no certain link between them because, as he has continued to tell, “They can interfere with diagnosis, especially in skin cancer”.
This is due to the importance of for a good diagnosis to be able to see the brands or moles that become the first sign that something is not going well. “If you get a melanoma, I will not be able to see anything, it is a sea of black ink,” he said making reference especially to the tattoos known as Blackoutin which the whole area is covered with black ink, or in the inverted tattoos, where instead of tattooing the ‘drawing’ everything else is tattooing leaving those small strokes without ink.
“Another example is if they tattoo over moles. We always recommend that Leave the same space between lunar and your tattoos to know if a mole changesfor example, always leave half a distance. “
Another irrigation in case of tattoos are erroneous diagnoses or shocks that occur when thinking about positive result when it is not. “All that ink, Your body is reabsorbing and it takes it to lymph nodes. I have removed nodes with patients with melanoma to study them and you see black spots. You think it is melanoma metastasis and do a study of immunochemistry and you see that it is ink. “
Tattoos health risks
Tattoos, as explained by the expert dermatologist, They are increasingly safe because inks are also increasingly safebut that does not mean that the risk is zero. In addition to the possible problems to diagnose skin cancer, in their social networks it also has the risk of allergic reactions. “Although today they are unusual thanks to the regulation of pigments, it is always good to ask about the ingredients of the ink. Having a photo of the used ink will help you in the future if a problem arises!”
There are also a certain risk of infectionas when using ink diluted with non -sterile water, which can cause infections, such as hepatitis. To avoid this, Dr. Molina recommends “Choose a reliable study “.
References
Are you contemplating the idea of a tattoo? What to expect. (SF). MAY CLINIC. https://www.mayoclinic.org/es/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/tattoos-and-piercings/art-20045067
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