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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

allergic contact dermatitis Infections infectious disease keloid severe cutaneous adverse reaction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Biruni University Hospital

    Küçükçekmece, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)