Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications
Description: This cluster of papers explores the prevalence, motivations, medical complications, and societal perceptions of tattoos and body piercings. It delves into the risks associated with body art, including dermatological and cancer-related concerns, as well as the psychological and behavioral aspects of individuals with tattoos and piercings. The cluster also investigates the impact of body modification on social status, self-esteem, and employment opportunities.
Characteristic keywords: body modification, tattooing, tattoos, piercing, tattoo removal, tattoo ink, tattoo pigments, tattoo complications, tattoo artists, oral piercings, laser tattoo removal, ear piercing, history of tattooing, tongue piercing, piercing complications, tattoo culture, tattoo symbolism, permanent makeup, cosmetic tattooing, tattoo art, tattoo design, tattoo studios, lip piercing, tattoo reaction, temporary tattoos
Sibling topics: Posthumanist Ethics and Activism, Japanese History and Culture, Argentine historical studies, Language and cultural evolution, Latin American and Latino Studies, Asian American and Pacific Histories, Balkans: History, Politics, Society, Urbanism, Landscape, and Tourism Studies, Immigration and Intercultural Education, Migration, Education, Indigenous Social Dynamics, Psychoanalysis and Social Critique, Latin American Literature Studies, Caribbean history, culture, and politics, Gothic Literature and Media Analysis, Indigenous Studies in Latin America, Asian Culture and Media Studies, Arts, Culture, and Music Studies, Contemporary art, education, critique, Indigenous Cultures and Socio-Education, Vladimir Nabokov Literary Studies, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage, Diverse multidisciplinary academic research, Diverse Academic Research Studies, Afro-Latin American Studies, Social Issues and Sustainability, History and Cultural Heritage, Cultural and Religious Practices in Indonesia, Cultural and Artistic Studies, Education, Sociology, Communication Studies, Discourse Analysis and Cultural Communication, Military history and social perspectives, Diverse Topics in Contemporary Research, Multicultural Education and Local Wisdom, Cultural, Psychoanalytic, and Sociopolitical Reflections, Cultural and Social Studies, Diverse Cultural and Historical Studies, Basque language and culture studies
Parent subfield: Cultural Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
OpenAlex ID: T12901