Are Tattoos Putting You at Risk for Diseases?

Tattoos have become quite popular within the last decade and with popularity comes risk. Tattoos are not  regulated and that can cause potential problems that could lead to disease. The ink that is used has changed throughout the years. Many of the inks contain organic azo dyes with plastic-based pigments that are found in car paint, industrial printing and textiles. Allergic reactions are one of the most common hazards from tattooing, but exposure to other problems include: infections, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, due to the lack of sterilization practices. Skin cancer may not be detected and moles that have changed may be masked within the tattoo. 

Ways to Lessen Your Risk for Potential Problems

1. Tattoo parlor should be clean and licensed

2. If a reaction occurs see a Dermatologist

3. Do not cover a mole with a tattoo

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Tuberculosis is on the Rise

Tuberculosis (TB) is an respiratory infection that causes deterioration of the lungs. This disease has been around since the 18 century and was associated with the poor. The spreading of the disease has decreased throughout the years, but there were 10,000 reported cases in 2010 and 2009, 529 people died from TB. There are 700 cases reported yearly in Los Angeles, California alone. 

Currently there are 300 missing cases in Los Angeles these high risk patients have had long exposure to TB and now they have vanished. These individuals were in homeless shelters in downtown Los Angeles. The hunt is on, finding these people will be a task being there are no records of them. The police are searching for them and are asked to wear facemasks and gloves when they suspect a person may have the disease.

Treating the patient with TB takes 6 to 9 months with a cocktail of antibiotics. Patients need to get treatment before their lungs become too compromised and once that happens the medication may not work and death could occur.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/03/01/l-a-hunts-for-300-missing-tuberculosis-cases.html

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