People with diabetes: Chronic condition affecting overall health, including teeth, sweat, eyes, kidneys, heart, and blood pressure. Difficult and prolonged recovery due to blocked blood vessels and impaired circulation. Infection can lead to inflammation. Care of the wound becomes more challenging due to affected nerves and blood vessels. Avoid tattooing as infected wounds can spread to the eye area and potentially cause blindness.
Fasting blood sugar (FBS) levels:
Normal individuals without diabetes have levels below 100mg/dl.
Individuals with levels between 100-125mg/dl are at risk of developing diabetes.
People with diabetes have levels equal to or higher than 126mg/dl.
People with high blood pressure: Constriction of blood vessels or genetic factors leading to slow circulation and increased strain on the heart to supply adequate blood to the body. Normal blood pressure is not more than 120/80mmHg. High blood pressure is indicated by a reading equal to or greater than 140/90mmHg. Extreme blood pressure readings, equal to or greater than 180mmHg during contraction and 90mmHg during relaxation, should avoid tattooing due to potential life-threatening risks.
Individuals with reduced platelet count (Thrombocytopenia): Insufficient platelets may cause abnormal bleeding. Platelet count should ideally range from 140,000 to 450,000 cells/L. Care must be taken during the tattooing process as the blood may flow excessively or be difficult to control. Individuals taking anticoagulant medications such as aspirin should be cautious.
Vitamin K deficiency: Vitamin K plays a vital role in blood clotting. Lack of vitamin K prolongs clotting time, increases bleeding, and makes it difficult to stop bleeding from wounds. Extreme caution is necessary during tattooing due to potential life-threatening risks.
Aspirin: Commonly found in pain relievers and fever reducers, when taken in moderate doses, can have consequences for pain management, such as headaches, toothaches, menstrual pain, muscle pain, and joint pain. Aspirin reduces the activity of Cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) enzyme, which stimulates platelets and prevents the production of Thromboxane A2 (TXA2), a substance that promotes platelet aggregation and blood clotting. Aspirin’s ability to reduce platelet aggregation lasts throughout the lifespan of platelets (8-11 days) because they cannot produce the enzyme Cox to replace it. Therefore, it is advisable to stop using aspirin at least 8-11 days before tattooing.
