India, March 5 -- Tattoos are a significant way of self-expression, that has become more popular in the recent times. But tattoos may not be all good news for health. According to a recent study led by Signe Bedsted Clemmensen, University of Southern Denmark, the exposure of tattoo ink on skin can increase the risk of skin cancer and lymphoma. Also read | How to spot skin cancer: Symptoms, treatment and protection

According to the study, one in four adults sport a tattoo on their bodies, the numbers being twice in comparison with the last generation. However, most of the people are unaware of the long-term health consequences that tattoo ink can have.

The study was conducted by analysing data from two complementary studies - a case-cont...