When I'm bored in class or something sometimes I doodle on my hands and arms with my pen. I'm wondering if this has any harmful side-effects to my health? I've heard of the ink seeping through your skin and into your blood flow, therefore causing ink poisoning. Also, are sharpies and other permanent markers safe to write with on your skin? Thanks! =)
2006-12-10 12:15:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
On your skin..no, in your blood stream yes lol...basically meaning that you cant get the illness unless it gets your blood stream..trust me, SO many people have done it by mistake possible (got ink on them by mistake) that if your statement was true it would be something probably strictly warned or kept out of some places.
2006-12-10 12:21:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Writing On Hands With Ink
2017-01-16 10:39:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It can't. She's probably just telling you that because the ink all over your hands just looks stupid. I yell at my son for the same thing. BUT, if you really like doing it, do some research on henna and mehndi. It's a creative outlet and looks better than a bunch of smeary ink..
2016-03-29 02:30:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Other than looking silly, there are no ill health effects from writing on your skin.
Hint: buy a small note pad for doodling.
2006-12-10 12:17:46 · answer #4 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
i've done it for many years until i got a tattoo and that's when i stopped.
lol i know this is late like 9 years a go but i still wanna answer.
2015-12-18 00:02:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i am a nurse and write on my hands and arm all the time in an emergency situation when there is nothing else! tattoo,s don't hurt u. so don't worry about it.
2006-12-10 12:28:03 · answer #6 · answered by jo 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i've heard that u can, but im not 100% sure.
im sure sharpies and othe permanents are worse.
2006-12-10 12:19:24 · answer #7 · answered by justme 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
yes eventually and if u do it every day it increases your chances of getting skin cancer. there are particles in your pen/sharpie that are radioactive particles.
the particles in pencil lead a alpha particles and a sheet of paper can stop the passage of alpha particles to your bloodstream. the particles in pens are beta particles, however, are beta particles and are stronger than the alpha particles. beta particles can permeate your skin and enter the bloodstream over a long period of time. gamma rays are the strongest radioactive particles and only a solid 12 block of pure lead can stop them. so just be aware of the fact that yes you might get skin cancer or ink poisoning from wrinting on yourself too often. but check it out on the web or ask your doctor just to make sure.
2006-12-10 12:46:05 · answer #8 · answered by trackandxcrunner 1 · 1⤊ 8⤋
Pangolin has the best answer
2006-12-10 12:19:47 · answer #9 · answered by Ilya 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
It could be harmful, but not very likely.
2006-12-10 12:18:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋