Infection danger Tatto Machine

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Tattoos. Artwork on the skin of the human body is more and more fans. In the tattoo salon, a colorful variety of shapes drawn on body parts according to customer desires. Unfortunately, this artwork is one work of art that allows the various reactions of the skin, such as allergic reactions, inflammatory reactions and infections of the skin. For that, think seriously before deciding to get a tattoo.

Skin infections because Tattoos

Infections of the skin, including one of the side effects that need to be taken seriously as the source not only of the tool only. Source of infection in tattooing are at the place of manufacture, crockery and tattoo ink.

Although the place of making the tattoo clean, sterilized his instruments, but the bacteria causing the infection may be present in the ink.

Skin infections because the tattoo can be caused by bacteria or viruses. Bacteria were ever found to cause infection on the skin as the tattoo is atypical mycobacteria bacterium, Mycobacterium leprae (which causes leprosy), Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. While the virus ever found is the herpes simplex virus and papilloma virus (which causes skin warts).

In addition, some of the serious diseases that are transmitted through blood can also be transmitted through unsterilized tattoo needles such as syphilis, leprosy, hepatitis and HIV.

In addition to equipment and premises, tattoo inks also need attention. Tattoo inks are mixed again with water, can be a source of serious infection. If the tattoo ink is mixed with non-sterile water like tap water, then the ink becomes sterile and dangerous to be injected directly into the skin. In 2011, researchers from Denmark have examined 58 bottles of tattoo ink made in the USA and the United Kingdom. They found that 10% of the bottles are still sealed ink was not sterile and contain bacteria.

Carefully Before Making vigilant and Tattoos

FDA (Food and Drug Association), as an international institution in charge of licensing a variety of food and medicine was never given permission to any colored material to be injected into the skin. For that we must be careful and vigilant if they are considering having a tattoo.

Make sure that your tattoo salon visit

• qualify hygiene,

• using a sterile needle,

• have good needle handling system,

• have clear and complete information about the products they use tattoo inks,

• determine the condition of their tattoo inks (whether it has expired, is not sealed, water is mixed with non-sterile)

Is normal if after tattooing, redness and irritation occurs in the first few days. However, if redness, swelling and irritation occur after 1-2 weeks of tattooing, should it be sent to a doctor for treatment and further treatment