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A '''surgical marker''' is just that — a marker, usually using [[Gentian Violet|gentian violet]] ink as its coloring agent. Surgical markers are generally packed sterile (sometimes with a ruler as well), but because sterile surgical markers cost about $2.00 each, many studios reuse them between clients (or use [[Gentian Violet|gentian violet]] on a toothpick, another common marking method). Non-sterile surgical markers are also available.


Because the [[Hepatitis|Hepatitis B]] virus is present in sweat, tears, saliva, and genital discharges when the person is in the viremic phase, it is possible to transfer [[Hepatitis|Hepatitis B]] from unbroken skin to a surgical marker. On the next client, this can be then transferred from the marker to the skin, and then when the skin is penetrated, into the bloodstream. Other [[Microbes|microbes]] can be passed similarly.
Surgical masks are generally worn for personal protection to help reduce the wearer's exposure to bodily fluids, blood, etc.


Admittedly, the chances of this happening are slim, but so are the chances of being hit by lightning (although it must be mentioned that about 200 people in the USA are killed by lightning every year). It is generally considered that anything used to mark the skin in a tattoo or piercing procedure must be [[Single use|single use]].
Some [[Body modification|body modification]] artists choose to wear them during a [[Modification|modification]] procedure for hygienic reasons and to protect them from potential [[Biohazard|biohazard]] exposure as well.
 
However, not all surgical masks are created equal, and some serve different purposes depending on what kind of protection one may require.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
*[[Gentian Violet]]
* [[Cross Contamination]]
* [[Bloodborne Pathogens]]
* [[Universal Precautions]]
* [[Goggles]]
* [[Gloves]]

Latest revision as of 18:14, 25 September 2023

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Surgical masks are generally worn for personal protection to help reduce the wearer's exposure to bodily fluids, blood, etc.

Some body modification artists choose to wear them during a modification procedure for hygienic reasons and to protect them from potential biohazard exposure as well.

However, not all surgical masks are created equal, and some serve different purposes depending on what kind of protection one may require.

See Also

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