Adverse consequences of tattoos and body piercings.
Body piercings and tattoos are becoming more common in the adolescent population today. Despite their movement into mainstream society, literature to aid in counseling of teens about these issues is scant. The practitioner dealing with this population of patients must be armed with the information necessary that will help adolescents make informed decisions about tattoos and piercings.
Larzo
Melissa R
MR
Department of Pediatrics, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown 26505, USA. mlarzo@hsc.wvu.edu
Poe
Susannah Grimm
SG
D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000635:transmission; D046288:Body Piercing / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000635:transmission; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D013240:Stereotyping; D013653:Tattooing / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014945:Wound Healing