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Pandemic Tattoo Reactions – A Scenario on the Surge; A Series of 30 Cases

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Since ancient era, tattooing has been very popular, but in the recent times, it has been perceived as a form of art and is quite popular for cosmetic purposes. During the COVID pandemic, while most businesses were struggling, the tattoo industry flourished. This in turn led to an increase in tattooing practices causing a surge in tattoo site complications as well. We hereby present a series of 30 cases of tattoo site reactions which we have encountered as a direct result of tattooing during the pandemic.

Source: Indian Dermatology Online Journal

DOI: 10.4103/idoj.idoj_92_24

Authors: Chinmoy Raj, Debasmita Behera, Ipsita Debata, Farheen Begum

Language: English

Topic: Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications

Subfield: Cultural Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403221104

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