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- Skin tattoos have been popular for a while, but many people are unaware of the potential health risks involved.
- Risks can include infections, allergic reactions, skin problems, systemic toxicity, and even eye issues.
- The trend of "whole body" tattoos increases the need for public awareness about these dangers.
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Skin tattoos have been used for a long time but their toxicity remains little known to the general public who increasingly resort to these techniques without being informed of the risks involved, infectious, allergic, dermatological, systemic toxic and even ophthalmological. This situation is compounded by the fashion for "whole body" tattoos. This dedicated session is an update on the risks associated with tattoos.
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