Tattoos and Piercings: Increasingly Accepted but Still Risky.

MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs

Judy A. Beal is a Professor and Dean, School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Simmons College, Boston, MA. Dr. Beal can be reached via e-mail at

Published: June 2019

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  • - Tarnish tattoos are a specific skin condition caused by silver deposits from wearing silver jewelry in new piercings, leading to localized cutaneous argyria.
  • - A study reported on four women who developed tarnish tattoos on their noses and ears after using silver studs or rings, with two receiving laser treatment that resulted in minimal improvement.
  • - These tattoos are often overlooked as a side effect of fresh piercings and have a distinctive grey-blue discoloration that is difficult to treat effectively with current laser options.
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