Comments on: Tattoos and Hepatitis C

By: Manish

Manish — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:15:28 +0000

Kat I only have a few words about Tattoos. I think they are beautiful. But I look at all these young girls with their toattos and say to myself. Beautiful now but what about thirty years from now.

By: Feliciano

Feliciano — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 05:38:21 +0000

Hepatitis is a “blood borne” (meaning carried in the blood), ielnlss. The reason why there is a high incidence of “hepatitis” from getting “tattoo’s” is not the “operator” who is doing the tattooing, but the fact that some places where tattoos are done do not use proper cleaning technique. The hepatitis is spread from “client to client”, via the small droplets of blood on the dirty needles. However, if the institution that you are going to for your tattooing is using proper sterilization techniques then you have nothing to worry about.

By: Anayet

Anayet — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 05:20:46 +0000

Lasers hair removal would have to be borfee the tattoos. For obvious reasons the lazer can simply have a detrimental effect on your tattoo. It’s the same principle with lasers being using to remove tattoos. Lasers + tattoos = not good hence it’d be best to have it done borfee.FX

By: John

John — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:40:56 +0000

Anyone have before and after ptecuris of thier own tattoo removal?I’am going to be have my Nautical Star (Black and Red) removed from my upper arm, it is about 2 1/2 in. by 2 1/2 in. I was told that black and red are the easier to remove. I would like to talk to someone who can relate. Please dont critisize and tell me how dumb I was to get it done. THANKS

By: Rayyan

Rayyan — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:39:12 +0000

One can get very serious and uinafpl tattoo infections from a needle that hasn’t been properly sterilized, even if you’ve had 10 successful tattoos before without any complications.Nearly all complaints of tatoo infections today are from unlicensed practitioners, so patronizing approved tattoo shops should eliminate this serious concern.While often a concern of “tattoo virgins,” anyone can get an infection, mo matter how much ink they have. Infections, and very especially resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus (or simply staff), are a major concern that can be simply and effectively at bay by making sure the artist is using properly sterilized equipment.It is not unreasonable or rude or un-cool for you to ask to see their licence – they are usually required to be up on the wall somewhere customers can see.

By: Isa

Isa — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:55:19 +0000

I have read about people tetging Hepatitis C from tatoos. Unless much mistaken, this is the same disease actress Pam Anderson got few years back. Although not having read anything else about how she’s doing, back then they were saying it “was a death sentence”. In her case it involved tattoos; either she got the disease directly from it or through her then husband, the musician.Another celebrity who is said to have had such disease, was Naomi Judd. One way of finding out all dangers regarding tattoos, hepatitis C, and related disease, is to just type any question on the internet address bar.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:18:58 +0000

Yes, I know LOTS of people who have gttoen Hep C through tattoos. Hepatitis A & B have vaccines, but there is no vaccine for Hep c (HCV) which is a disease that is transmitted by blood to blood contamination. And the thing that makes HCV (and HBV) so contagious is that it can live outside the human body for days, on instruments like needles and in the ink, too. A reputable tattoo shop will use new, disposable needles that are to be opened right in front of you. The ink should be poured into small containers then the leftover ink should be thrown out, not reused. The tattoo artist should be wearing gloves, and the environment should be clean. If all those things happen, then you won’t get HCV from a tattoo.I was diagnosed seven years ago with HCV. I never had a tattoo. My husband and I ride motorcycles with many of our friends who are bikers. I’ve been teased many times because I won’t get a tattoo, but after having to give myself interferon injections three times a week for 6 months, I don’t want to take a chance of exposing myself to a HCV risk factor. I cleared the virus on the chemotherapy treatment and don’t want to go through it again if I don’t have to. You will need to do the research and make an educated decision. Best wishes to you.

By: Aliyah

Aliyah — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:39:06 +0000

Cool blog,looking to communicate

By: Laf

Laf — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:54:25 +0000

How come no ones talking about this??????

By: admin

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:01:36 +0000

Thanks for the great information.