"People with colored tattoos are advised not to be near electrical wires" - Professor

In recent years, interest in tattoos has increased significantly in society, especially among young people.
While people with tattoos were once rare, the situation has changed significantly.
In an interview with Yeniavaz.com, sociologist Naila Ismailova noted that the main reason for this trend is the need to demonstrate one's identity:
"Sometimes modern people seek the answer to the question 'who am I?' on their bodies. Unfortunately, tattoos become a means of self-identification, standing out, and attracting attention. When tradition, family, and society no longer provide the solid foundation of identity they once did, people try to build their identity on their bodies. This means they want to present themselves by conveying the message: 'I am not an extension of someone else, but myself.' Social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and others—have normalized the aesthetics of tattoos. What was once considered marginal is now considered a trend and visual capital."
"They get tattoos to stand out, but in the end, everyone is becoming more and more similar"
According to the sociologist, in some cases, tattoos become a means of masking or controlling emotional pain:
"When people lose the meaning of life, they try to symbolize it. Inscriptions, dates, and signs are often an attempt to say something and draw attention to it. For some people, tattoos are a way to mask emotional pain with physical pain. People want to control their own pain. Tattoos act as a verbal badge, allowing them to belong to a group, an idea, or a subculture. The need to speak silently is an attempt to express through the body what they cannot say in words. Feelings that are not expressed in family and society are transformed into tattoos. People point instead of speaking, show instead of sharing. The most interesting paradox is that everyone gets tattoos to stand out, but in the end, everyone is becoming more and more similar."
But what impact do tattoos have on skin health?
Medical Doctor and Professor Adil Geybulla stated that tattoos applied to large areas of skin can cause certain problems for the body:
"Basically, a tattoo is a dye, and these dyes are essentially fixed to the skin. Some of them can be absorbed into the skin and have a toxic effect. Even colored tattoos are harmful to the body when exposed to electromagnetic fields. For example, people with colored tattoos are advised not to be near high-voltage electrical wires (that is, areas where electricity passes) or in magnetic fields for extended periods of time. But overall, tattoos have become a part of everyday life and, unfortunately, have become widespread. They simply become fixed in the dermal layer of the skin, a special layer of the skin. Therefore, they do not wash off when washed, etc., and remain fixed to the skin for a long time."
"The composition of the dyes can lead to various allergic diseases."
Dermatologist Tunzale Azizli noted that the composition of the inks used in tattoos is crucial:
"If the inks contain chemicals or generic ingredients, they can irritate the skin, cause allergic reactions, itching, and lead to various allergic conditions. To avoid this, you should first choose products with the right composition. One of the most important factors is that the procedure is performed in the right place by a professional. Sterilization and the qualifications of the specialist performing the procedure are crucial. The depth and extent of ink application to the skin are also important. These factors are directly related to the penetration of microbes or the effect of the substance used."

Farida Asadzade