Lecture by Prof. Dr. med. Ulrich Mrowietz

Piercings and especially tattoos are now forms of body adornment for a large number of people. The lecture examines the medical aspects of these widespread body modifications and explores the health risks. Professor Ulrich Mrowietz, Head of the Psoriasis Centre at the Dermatology Clinic of the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH) in Kiel, will discuss the benefits and dangers of piercings and tattoos from a dermatological perspective. Both short-term risks such as infections and allergic reactions, as well as long-term health consequences, will be addressed.