Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications
Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications is a research topic within Cultural Studies. Science Explorer counts 4.4k research works in it since 1950. 30.8% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers explores the prevalence, motivations, medical complications, and societal perceptions of tattoos and body piercings. It delves into the risks associated with body art, including dermatological and cancer-related concerns, as well as the psychological and behavioral aspects of individuals with tattoos and piercings. The cluster also investigates the impact of body modification on social status, self-esteem, and employment opportunities.
- Tattoos
- Body Piercings
- Medical Complications
- Psychological Motivations
- Risk-Taking Behaviors
- Dermatological Complications
- Cancer Risk
- Adolescent Behavior
- Social Perception
- Health Risks
- Research works
- 4.4k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 1.4k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 30.8% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +30% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications research?
By volume, the United States and the United Kingdom publish the most (181 and 60 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 United States 181 works
- 2 United Kingdom 60 works
- 3 India 51 works
- 4 Germany 49 works
- 5 Brazil 47 works
- 6 China 34 works
- 7 France 34 works
- 8 Italy 32 works
- 9 Spain 29 works
- 10 Australia 28 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications research?
By volume in 2022–2025, University of Miami publishes the most Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications research, followed by Bispebjerg Hospital and Universidade do Porto.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 University of MiamiUnited States 4 works
- 2 Bispebjerg HospitalDenmark 3 works
- 3 Universidade do PortoPortugal 3 works
- 4 Universidade de São PauloBrazil 3 works
- 5 Lund UniversitySweden 3 works
- 6 Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS TrustUnited Kingdom 3 works
- 7 University College LondonUnited Kingdom 3 works
- 8 Massachusetts General HospitalUnited States 3 works
- 9 Wroclaw Medical UniversityPoland 3 works
- 10 Harvard UniversityUnited States 3 works
Who are the leading researchers in Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications include David Castle.
- 1 David Castle Australia 966 citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications research done?
The largest centres of Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications research in 2022–2025 are London (United Kingdom), São Paulo (Brazil), Paris (France) and Rome (Italy).
Largest cities, 2022–2025
Is Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 30% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2025. The fastest-growing topics are Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications.
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