A recent study in eClinicalMedicine links tattoo ink exposure to a 21% higher risk of malignant lymphoma, particularly B-cell subtypes. Tattoo ink and laser removal may play significant roles in lymphoma development.
By Pooja Toshniwal PahariaMay 28 2024Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. In a recent study published in the journal eClinicalMedicine, researchers determined the relationship between tattoo ink exposure and malignant lymphoma and lymphoma subtype risk.
The global growth in malignant lymphoma incidence is unexplained, and it is critical to discover any link to lifestyle variables. Lymph nodes contain growing cells and are vulnerable to carcinogenic substances. Studies associate exposure to solvents, flame retardants, pesticides, and hair dyes with immunologic disturbance, which plays a role in malignant lymphoma development.
The team analyzed exposure using questionnaires sent by the Swedish government in 2021, with data on probable confounding variables obtained from registries. Respondents provided their age at first tattoo, in addition to tattoo features such as color, total area of inked body surface, tattooer skill level, and geographical region of tattooing. The researchers used multivariate logistic regressions to calculate the incidence rate ratios for malignant lymphoma among tattooed individuals.
Related StoriesThe researchers found no indication of an increased risk with more total body surface tattooed. Tattoo exposure was related to the highest risk of developing diffuse-type large B-cell lymphomas and follicular lymphomas . Sensitivity studies produced similar results, indicating the robustness of the primary findings.
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