... about body modification, there are few negative aspects or even great risks associated with either a tattoo or a piercing. This modification is part of a magical ritual practiced for thousands of years. No one can explain why, but it's just as natural for many indigenous people as sleeping, eating...

... of Health issued a document containing the ‘Guidelines for the implementation of procedures for tattooing and piercing in safe conditions'. This document has not been adopted by all Italian regions, principally regarding training course requirements for tattoo professionals, creating a highly fragmented...

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...References References 1. Worp J, Boonstra A, Coutinho R-A, van den Hoek J-A-R: Tattooing, permanent make-up and piercing in Amsterdam; guidelines, legislation and monitoring. Euro Surveill 2006;11:34-36. 16484732 2. Worp J, Boonstra A: Evaluation Report of Tattoo and Piercing Studios...

...References References 1. Laumann AE: History and epidemiology of tattoos and piercings. Legislations in the United States; in De Cuyper C, Pérez-Cotapos ML (eds): Dermatologic Complications with Body Art. Berlin/Heidelberg, Springer Verlag, 2010, pp 1-11. 10.1007/978-3-642-03292-9_1 2...

... insights into the motivations and fears of tattoo artists and their clients. For the past 20 years, body art, mainly tattooing and piercing, has gained tremendous popularity and visibility in Western countries. Until quite recently, we had only limited data on the absolute prevalence of tattooing...

.... Boncompagni G, Lazzeri G, Martiello MA, Incandela L, Santori R, Spinelli GM, Senatore R, Gentili G, Giacchi M, Pozzi T: Related risks of tattooing and body piercing: prevalence study in a convenience sample. J Prev Med Hyg 2005;46:153-158. 5. Sidoti E, Paolini G, Tringali G: Prevalence, knowledge...

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... legislation was established by the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Sports. It contained regulations for tattooing activities as well as for permanent make-up and piercing and was based on the Amsterdam model. In addition to hygiene guidelines, age limits were set for clients getting a tattoo...

...References References 1. De Cuyoer C, Perez-Cotapos M-L: Dermatologic Complications with Body Art. Tattoos, Piercings and Permanent Make-Up. Berlin-Heidelberg, Springer Verlag, 2010. 10.1007/978-3-642-03292-9 2. Goldstein N: Tattoos. J Dermatol Surg Oncol 1979;5:846-916. 387843 3...

...References References 1. Council on Health and Disease Prevention, Denmark. Tattooing, Health, Risks and Culture. Report under publication, 2015. 2. De Cuyper C, Perez-Cotapos M-L: Dermatologic Complications with Body Art. Tattooos, Piercings and Permanent Make-Up. Berlin/Heidelberg...