Tattooing increases the risk of malignant lymphoma

Tattooing presents health risks, including an increased probability of developing malignant lymphoma, which is a rare cancer affecting white blood cells. A study published in 2024 concluded that this risk was increased by 21% in tattooed individuals. This danger is particularly linked to the age of the tattoo rather than its size, with a peak in the two years following the procedure and then after ten years.