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Tattoos are marks or pictures made on different parts of body to convey certain meaning to others. Tattoo designs reflects the nature and thoughts of that person. Tattooing, a type of body art, is one of the oldest arts preserved and are very popular among yoTribal tattoos and tattoo designs uthsThere were unique ways of doing tattoo designs in old tribes. They used to sharpen a stick, burn it in a fire then after sticking holes in the skin a particular tattoo design appeared on the body. These tribal people had certain principles due to which they were practicing it. They had three major reasons for doing it pain, permanence, and the discharge of the sacred life force, Blood. There every act was related to some strong beliefs such as the ways to keep God happy. They believed it as the way to communicate with supernatural power. Premature tattooing was used to signify the fertility of the earth and of womankind, protection of life after death, the sacredness of chieftainship and other cultural factors.
Effects of tattoos on health
1) There is a risk of catching a blood-borne disease or infection. Care should be taken that the needles should be sterilized before being used and must not be reused. Dispose the needle so that no one else can use it.
2) The dye remaining after insertion should be thrown and not again reused.
3) The tattooist must wear latex gloves. Care should taken so that no interruption occurs during the process.
4) Some tattoos turn out bad and cause infection. The skin may get swollen and itchy. Avoid getting water on part being tattoo is applied for one or two weeks because it may cause pains. These tattoos can be removed through surgery.
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