Permanent tattoos have become increasingly common in the United States, with 21% of adult Americans now sporting at least one, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
That bit of information appears in a CDC report on 22 cases of tattoo-associated non-tuberculous mycobacterial skin infections over the past year.
It says this can stem from contaminated ingredients in the manufacturing process or by tattoo artists who dilute the ink with non-sterile water.
The CDC recommends using only sterile ink products and sterile water and following "appropriate hygienic practices."
Gee, that’s good thinking.
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