Tattoos and piercings without disposables, are the second source of contamination of hepatitis C. It is important to remember that these fads are not safe if you do not respect the basic rules of hygiene..

In recent years, tattooing has become customary. Just look on the beach to be convinced. The piercing is also following the same path. Young and old, men and women: they all want to adorn their bodies with a utensil (piercing) or a picture (tattoo). This is called a fad. With this success, tattooists or piercers are multiplying. With the summer approaching with desire among individuals to show the association Hepatitis Info Services has launched a campaign to raise awareness among youth about the risks involved in tattooing or body piercing done without following all the rules hygiene. Tattooing yes, be yes piercer but not under any conditions. Even impatient, hygiene must be the main criterion for youth. Rules of hygiene are recommended. Controls exist and a tattoo of the national union whose members fully comply with a charter of hygiene.

A risk still exists. Hepatitis B and C are often silent and still poorly known: They are transmitted by blood, the evolution of these viruses is very long and there are no symptoms to detect them. The progression of chronic hepatitis can lead to cirrhosis and exposes the risk of liver cancer. Treatments exist. More screening is early, the more they can be prescribed early to avoid progression to cirrhosis or liver cancer. They therefore offer opportunities to cure about 50% for chronic hepatitis C