Do future doctors know the skin risks of tattoos and piercings?
NCT ID NCT07673484
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study surveys medical students to understand their attitudes toward tattoos and piercings and measure their awareness of related skin risks, such as infections, allergic reactions, and scarring. Researchers aim to see if students have adequate knowledge and how their views differ by year of study. The findings could highlight gaps in medical education about body modification complications.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If awareness gaps are found, medical schools could improve education on tattoo and piercing complications.
What could go wrong
This is a small survey at one university, so results may not apply to all medical students or the general public.
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Biruni University Hospital
Küçükçekmece, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)