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Thinking of getting a tattoo? These are the health risks (Photo: iStock)
This ancient practice, dating back to the New Stone Age, holds diverse cultural significance worldwide, symbolising status, rites of passage or declarations of love. Yet, beyond the cultural allure, tattoos pose health risks worth considering.
The American Academy of Dermatology distinguishes between professional tattoos and cosmetic tattoos, also known as "permanent makeup." Both categories share potential health hazards.
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