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Suffer From G6PD Deficiency. Is It Safe To Get Tattoo Done?
I suffer from a G6PD deficiency which is an enzyme/red blood cells condition. I m interested in getting a permanent tattoo, and while online research has indicated I should stay away from henna tattoos specifically, there is little material available on normal permanent tattoos. My question is, with my G6PD deficiency, can I get a permanent tattoo safely?
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Permanent tattoos involve injecting certain dyes in the skin with a needle.
G-6-PD deficiency causes degradation and precipitation of hemoglobin in RBCs under conditions of oxidative stress.
Oxidative stress is caused by number of conditions like certain drugs.
You must be well versed that you have to avoid certain drugs, the list of which must have been given to you by your doctor.
The composition of the fluids / dyes used for injecting are not known.
They may contain certain agents which cause oxidative stress and thus degradation and precipitation of hemoglobin in the RBCs.
There is a risk of transmitting certain diseases like HBV, HIV, etc if unsterile needles are used.
So, one needs to be vigilant that the needle used are unused and sterile.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Permanent tattoos involve injecting certain dyes in the skin with a needle.
G-6-PD deficiency causes degradation and precipitation of hemoglobin in RBCs under conditions of oxidative stress.
Oxidative stress is caused by number of conditions like certain drugs.
You must be well versed that you have to avoid certain drugs, the list of which must have been given to you by your doctor.
The composition of the fluids / dyes used for injecting are not known.
They may contain certain agents which cause oxidative stress and thus degradation and precipitation of hemoglobin in the RBCs.
There is a risk of transmitting certain diseases like HBV, HIV, etc if unsterile needles are used.
So, one needs to be vigilant that the needle used are unused and sterile.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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