Tattoos

Here are some things to consider doing. Some items may not be applicable to you.

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Before deciding to get a tattoo:

• Be aware that tattoos cannot be removed laser treatments can decolorize some tattoos but the ink remains in your body

If you have allergies:

• Be aware that it might be best not to get a tattoo
• Be aware that getting a tattoo may result in you receiving a false positive test for auto immune diseases, e.g., lupus

Before getting a tattoo:

• Ask the tattoo artist where the dye(s) he/she will be using come from it’s considered to be safest to use dyes
• Ensure the dye(s) to be used do not contain:
  • Iron oxide
  • Titanium dioxide
    Titanium dioxide may cause rashes

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