Could a mole become infected by having a tattoo placed over it? Would it become cancerous?
2006-11-28 10:54:30 · 12 answers · asked by eurotraveller 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
It is dangerous to have a tattoo go over a mole because a tattoo is put on by a needle that has ink in it. The reason fro it being dangerous is because the mole might be cancer and if the needle gets on it it might make it spread. The toxins in the ink might also get in the mole causing it to get infected.
2006-11-28 11:00:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a tattoo placed over a mole it means you may not be able to tell if it changes in size or shape or colour in the future, which are all potential signs that it MAY be becoming cancerous. This is the main reason I would be wary of doing so. I dont know if having the tattoo itself would cause this, but it is a possibility I suppose.
2006-11-28 11:03:03 · answer #2 · answered by teary chocolate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very dangerous to have a tattoo over a mole and no safe tattooist would consider doing one. Its not the infection you need to worry about so much as the fact that you wouldn't be able to see any changes to the mole and therefore if you were to be susceptible to cancer you wouldn't notice any early warning sign
2006-11-28 11:15:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This wouldnt be a wise thing to do,and if at the end of the day the mole does become cancerous and has to be removed it would make the tattoo look extremely odd!
2006-11-28 11:03:54 · answer #4 · answered by shell.7. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are having something done to your mole by the hospital leave it alone get a tatoo somewhere else
2006-11-28 11:04:15 · answer #5 · answered by Bernie c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, consult a doctor first. many times some moles if picked or opened can be cancerous. it probably is not a good idea to have a rapidly pulsating needle puncturing it.
2006-11-28 10:58:11 · answer #6 · answered by crose0130 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never had a tattoo, but I would seek medical advice, before having one
2006-11-28 11:02:34 · answer #7 · answered by Sierra One 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
any tattooist worth thier salt would NEVER tattoo over a mole..... i dont know the exact reason, but it shouldnt be done!
2006-12-02 00:36:19 · answer #8 · answered by Kate 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask a tatooist
2006-11-28 11:07:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
better than a lawnmower
2006-11-28 10:56:13 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋