It's already known that getting a tattoo sets up an inflammatory response in the body New research finds a link between tattoos and a heightened odds for lymphoma More study is needed and the latest report couldn't prove cause-and-effect WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Research suggests that tattoo ink spurs inflammatory changes that might contribute to the development of lymphoma. The findings are early, however, and more study must be done to confirm any links between tattooing and the blood cancer, Swedish researchers stressed. “People will likely want to continue to express their identity through tattoos, and therefore it is very important that we as a society can make sure that it is safe," said study lead author , of Lund University.
"For the individual, it is good to know that tattoos can affect your health, and that you should turn to your health care provider if you experience symptoms that you believe could be related to your tattoo." In the study, Nielsen's team looked over answers to a questionnaire filled out by almost 4,200 adults, about 1,400 of who had developed a lymphoma between the ages of 20 and 60. “After taking into account other relevant factors, such as smoking and age, we found that the risk of developing lymphoma was 21 percent higher among those who were tattooed," Nielsen said in a university news release.
"It is important to remember that lymphoma is a rare disease and that our results apply at the group level. The results now need.