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Getting a tattoo may leave a lasting mark not only on your skin, but also on your immune system. This is the conclusion of a groundbreaking international study involving researchers from the Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The research shows that commonly used tattoo pigments can influence immune function, trigger inflammation and even alter the effectiveness of certain vaccines.
Immediately after a tattoo is applied, pigment particles do not remain confined to the skin.
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Author: Hannah Vaughan