Tattoo is one of the most popular body arts in the world. It may be considered as a sign of belonging to a particular community as well as an expression of masculinity. However, it may also have a mere aesthetic purpose. In the past, whereas tattooing was common for male military personnel, bourgeois society spurned it. Nowadays, it is estimated that more than 24% of American adults have at least a tattoo.1 It is trending so tattooing is increasing social acceptability. The practice is equally common in men and women.In Italy, this phenomenon is less extensive than in America. However, it is definitely on the rise if we compare it with the past. Tattooing is becoming extremely popular with adolescents
Black lymph node in tattoo: an easy pitfall
Orsini D;
2014-01-01
Abstract
Tattoo is one of the most popular body arts in the world. It may be considered as a sign of belonging to a particular community as well as an expression of masculinity. However, it may also have a mere aesthetic purpose. In the past, whereas tattooing was common for male military personnel, bourgeois society spurned it. Nowadays, it is estimated that more than 24% of American adults have at least a tattoo.1 It is trending so tattooing is increasing social acceptability. The practice is equally common in men and women.In Italy, this phenomenon is less extensive than in America. However, it is definitely on the rise if we compare it with the past. Tattooing is becoming extremely popular with adolescentsI documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
