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Does getting a tattoo affect my sickle cell disease?
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I'm not a fan, but..: There is not a specific containdication that I am aware of for tattoos in people with suckling disorders. My concern would be infectious sequelae. People with sickle cell disease are at risk for infections with encapsulated bacteria. Likewise, blood bourne viral infections which one may acquire have been associated with hypoplastic marrow function, which may be problematic for ssdz patients.
Answered 7/31/2013
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