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Tattoos and Skin Health - A survey about the incidence of side effects, possible medical preventions and risk assessment by the population

Tattoos and Skin Health - A survey about the incidence of side effects, possible medical preventions and risk assessment by the population

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00027413
Enrollment
10000
Registered
2022-10-21
Start date
2019-04-18
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Tattoo-related skin conditions and side effects

Interventions

Group 1: Tattooed participants are asked, whether they were informed prior to the tattooing and whether skin symptoms and side effects related to the tattoos have occurred. How the individual level of

Sponsors

Hautklinik der Universitätsmedizin Mainz
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Every person above 18 years with an internet-enabled mobile device

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Person below 18 years or persons without an internet-enabled mobile device

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The aim of the study is to research tattoo-related side effects and possible prevention through comprehensive education in advance of the tattoo.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Questionnaire for tattooed people: was there any information given to you in advance of tattooing? Have you noticed any skin symptoms and side effects related to the tattoo and when (directly after tattooing oder 4 weeks after getting the tattoo)? What is the individual level of information regarding tattoos and side effects? Is the tattoo regretted or is a removal desired? What should education look like in advance of a new tattoo? Questionnaire for non-tattooed people: What is the individual level of information regarding tattoos? What kind of information do you prefer in advance of tattooing?

Countries

Germany

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026