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Is it possible to have an allergic reaction to tattoo ink that causes psychiatric issues?
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Hmmm....: Who really knows what is in which type of tattoo ink? Presumably, there are thousands of types or brands in the world. One question is, which heavy metals are in one's ink, if any? Hopefully, the ink is using other ingredients instead of heavy metals. Toxic is different from an allergic reaction. Allergies should not cause psychiatric symptoms but heavy metal poisoning can damage nerves and brain.
Answered 6/3/2018
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