A rapid review of physical health risks associated with special procedures (tattooing, body piercing, acupuncture, electrolysis)
Meg Kiseleva,
Judit Csontos,
Deborah Edwards
et al.
Abstract:Special procedures, such as tattooing (including semi-permanent make-up), body piercing, acupuncture and electrolysis involve piercing the skin and carry a potential risk of infection and other complications. This review provides an up-to-date evidence base on the main physical health risks associated with these special procedures.Searches were conducted for research published between 2015 and 2023. Where possible, existing reviews were used. For tattooing, one systematic review including 55 studies was identi… Show more
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