Red Tattoo Ink Causes Cancer

A 2015 case study also detailed the story of a man who was diagnosed with melanoma only in areas of his chest tattoo that were done in red ink.

Red tattoo ink causes cancer. Tattoo ink isnt currently regulated in Europe. Red ink appears to be related to chronic and allergic skin reactions caused by tattoos. The European Chemicals Agency ECHA has warned that tattoo inks are potentially toxic according to a study which could see many of them banned.

Otherwise your tattoo will be affected by bacteria that may cause different infections and which may also cause cancer. For some red ink can spark a potentially serious allergic reaction turning the tattoo experience into a nightmare. 23 cases of squamous-cell carcinoma and keratoacanthoma 16 cases of melanoma and 11 cases of basal-cell carcinoma.

Many cancers including lymphomas which come from immune cells can cause lymph nodes to swell. Red and black inks produce the highest reported number of reactions. They also warn that tattoos can cover up signs of skin cancer such as moles and that some colors can be more irritating than others.

Red ink has also been studied for decades with earlier research indicating an increased risk of liver cancer in. For at least a decade now there have been cancer cases and studies from around the world suggesting that printer ink and other chemicals used for printers cause cancer. It is possible that the skin cancer was coincidental but the researchers still believe skin cancer should be added to the list of possible tattoo ink side effects.

Research published in The British Journal of Dermatology found that the nanoparticles in tattoo ink are so small they can penetrate through the skin layers and into the bloodstream. Some tattoo inks contain a substance called azo which is also used in car paints. A recent report from the European Chemicals Agency on the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up found that tattoo ink can increase the risk of cancer.

In addition to the fear of carcinogens contained in the ink individuals are also concerned about the way these tattoos cover the body. And you also need to follow a proper tattoo aftercare instructions. September 24 2014 A case report published in PRS Global Open has found a possible link between red tattoo ink and squamous cell carcinoma a serious type of skin cancer.