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Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

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Skin Diseases: Acne | Blistering Diseases | Dermatitis (Inflammation, Rash) | Growths | Hives | Ichthyosis | Itching | Infections of the Skin | Mastocytosis | Pigmentation Disorders| Psoriasis | Rosacea | Ulcers

Other Diseases: Connective Tissue Diseases | Hair Diseases | Nail Diseases | Sweating Disorders

Other Topics: Skin Disease (General) | Anatomy | Aging Skin | Body Piercing and Tattoos | Skin Disease Treatment | Sun Exposure

Body Piercing and Tattoos

(Jump to: General Information | Body Piercing | Tattoos )

General Information
Tattoos, Body Piercings, and Other Skin Adornments:AAD
Do's and Don'ts When Considering Tattoos or Piercings:ASDS
eBooks About Tattooing and Body Piercing:netLibrary [for Teens] [Login to netLibrary required]
Piercing and Tattoos:MedlinePlus

Body Piercing
Body Piercing: What You Should Know:American Academy of Family Physicians
Piercings: Proper Care Can Help Prevent Complications:Mayo Clinic
Body Piercing:Nemours Foundation [for Teens]
Body Piercing: A Guide for Teens:Center for Young Women's Health [for Teens]
Oral Piercing and Health:American Dental Association
Complications of Body Piercing:American Academy of Family Physicians

Tattoos
Tattoos: Risks and Precautions to Know First:Mayo Clinic
Tattoos and Permanent Makeup:FDA
Think Before You Ink: Are Tattoos Safe?:FDA
Tattoos:Nemours Foundation [for Teens]
Tattoo-Associated Skin Reactions:DermNet NZ
Tattoo Removal:ASDS

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