Modifications of body surface: piercings, tattoos, and scarification

Perper, Marina; Aldahan, Adam S.; Tsatalis, John P.; Nouri, Keyvan

doi:10.1111/ijd.13539

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“…Scarification has been practiced across many cultures on most continents throughout history – from Oceania to the Middle East and sub‐Saharan Africa to the Americas. Since 60,000 B.C.E., the Aboriginal population of Australia have fashioned their skin with scars to reflect cultural values and for purposes of treatment 16 …”

Section: Historical Originsmentioning

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“…A resurgence in the 1980s and 1990s piqued interest and participation in the scarification process, especially among San Francisco's LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer) population 16 . The process of scarification was valued for its return to a spiritual experience – the painful sensation combined with endorphin release triggers a state of euphoria.…”

Section: Modern Daymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Tattoo and body art: a cultural overview of scarification

Iftekhar

Zhitny

2020

Int J Dermatology

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Section: Modern Daymentioning

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Tattoo and body art: a cultural overview of scarification

Iftekhar

Zhitny

2020

Int J Dermatology

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“…Tattoos were once considered a possession risk and marker for risk‐taking behavior . Dermatologists have described them as visual markers of uprising against the norm . They are increasingly considered fashionable accessories and have reached broadening mainstream acceptance even among those without tattoos .…”

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“…Dermatologists have described them as visual markers of uprising against the norm . They are increasingly considered fashionable accessories and have reached broadening mainstream acceptance even among those without tattoos . In 2003, 16% of the adults reported having a permanent tattoo on their body; this percentage almost doubled to 29% in 2015 .…”

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Are tattoos associated with negative health‐related outcomes and risky behaviors?

2019

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Background Tattoos have reached broadening mainstream acceptance. Medical professional societies have noted that tattoos may co‐occur with high risk behaviors. Methods Using a variety of statistical models applied to a sample of 2,008 adults residing in the United States via Amazon's Mechanical Turk, we estimate the associations between tattoo characteristics, three health‐related outcomes (overall health status, ever diagnosed with a mental health issue, sleep problems), and three risky behaviors (current smoking, ever spent time in jail or prison, and number of sex partners). Results We find that the presence, number, and specific features of tattoos are positively correlated with two of the health‐related outcomes (ever diagnosed with a mental health issue and trouble sleeping) and all three of the risky behaviors (P < .05). Magnitudes are larger for those with multiple, visible, and offensive tattoos. Conclusions Our results suggest that individuals with tattoos are more likely to engage in risky behaviors relative to their non‐tattooed counterparts, which may lead to health consequences. Dermatologists, healthcare providers, and public health advocates should recognize that having a tattoo(s) is a potential marker for mental health issues and risky behaviors.

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“…The popularity of piercing in the world increased significantly in the world in the 1970s [1,3], to date, more than a half of people in the world have piercings [3,4] Unfortunately, body piercing procedures are not free from health risks. Such procedures result in various complications 9.…”

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Complications of implantation of aesthetic foreign bodies depending on their chemical composition

Бондаренко¹

2020

J Educ Health Sport

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The study was aimed to assess the frequency of implantation of aesthetic foreign bodies depending on their chemical composition There was demonstrated that 49.4% of patients with complications after auricular piercing have jewelry made of gold and silver, less commonly used titanium. The most common complications for patients wearing silver ear piercing ornaments are atheromas (12,9%), gold -infection (11,8%), for composite alloysinfection and perichondritis (8,6% each) and for titaniumear laceration and other mechanical defects (7,6%)The highest risk of inflammatory complications was determined for the groups using gold earrings (375 millesimal finenesses) and stainless earrings.

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Modifications of body surface: piercings, tattoos, and scarification

Cited by 10 publications

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Tattoo and body art: a cultural overview of scarification

Tattoo and body art: a cultural overview of scarification

Are tattoos associated with negative health‐related outcomes and risky behaviors?

Complications of implantation of aesthetic foreign bodies depending on their chemical composition

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