Effects Of Tattoos On The Integumentary System

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Our skin is made up of three main parts. The dermis, epidermis, the subcutaneous layer. The skin forms a protective covering over the entire body. An example of this is the water proofing concept. This simply indicates that the keratin in the cells helps prevent fluid loss from the body. Many have argued whether or not tattoos are hazardous to your health. A tattoo is created by puncturing the dermis layer of the skin and injecting ink. Not all cases are the same, and as a result some individual’s skin can reject the injected ink. Immune response scarring and removal pain increased risk of redness and bleeding effects of tattoos on the Integumentary system.
You sure you still want a tattoo? Your answer may or may not be based on the pain, and or pain tolerance or lack thereof. There will most definitely be
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Simply because someone made the decision to get a tattoo does not mean necessarily that they are incapable of performing the tasks ask of them in the job titles description. Tattoos and intelligence have absolutely no relevance to one another. In my opinion tattoos should be openly accepted, simply because they are a form of artistic expression and individuality. I being an individual in the category of those with tattoos don’t see a problem with them in the work place perimeters. Self expression is a big part of what makes us special people. But that plays no part in the negative things it does to our skin.

References
Linkov, Nikolay. (2015, March). Tattoos in the Workplace: How Appearance Policies Affect Healthcare Jobs. Retrieved April 26, 2017, from World Wide Web: https://www.aimseducation.edu/blog/tattoos-in-the-workplace-healthcare-jobs- appearance-policies/
Stewart, Morgan. (2015, April). Tattoo Discrimination in Healthcare Field. Retrieved April 26, 2017, from World Wide Web: https://rampages.us/fiswagazine/2015/04/27/tattoo-

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