Infection Control – BBP – MRSA

Yes, it’s disgusting, but…….. It is VERY  important to change your sheets and pillow cases when you receive a new tattoo, piercing or permanent makeup application. Bedbugs are on the rise so, take care not to give them another source of food! Your goal is to avoid infection at any cost. Be extra careful while your procedure is healing.   Where are bed bugs …

A tiny sponge camouflaged as a red blood cell could soak up toxins ranging from anthrax to snake venom, new research suggests. The new “nanosponge,” described April 14 in the journal Nature Nanotechnology, takes advantage of the fact that many threats, from superbugs to E. coli, use the same strategies to damage cells. The nanoparticles, also called nanosponges, act as …

A new study throws light on the manner in which microscopic sponges                                                     conquer the superbug MRSA. These sponges maneuver through the bloodstream and evade the toxins. The study conducted by US scientists highlights that these nanosponges have the potential of reducing alpha-haemolysin toxin produced by Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). The study showed that 89%of mice, on which the trial …

Tattoo artists can minimize the risk of infection by using inks that have been formulated or processed to ensure they are free from disease-causing bacteria, and avoiding the use of non-sterile water to dilute the inks or wash the skin.  Non-sterile water includes tap, bottled, filtered or distilled water. Consumers should know that the ointments often provided by tattoo parlors …

Bloodborne Pathogens Standards for Permanent Makeup Artists, Tattoo Artists, Piercers and Branders  Hep B  &  MRSA © Permanent cosmetics, body piercings, and Body art have seen a steady rise in the last decade and with it the challenges associated in the generation of the said procedures.  Many states have passed guidelines or regulations that govern this varied subject matter.  For these …

Barrier film,we  just can’t live without it!… This encompasses all procedures with its great usages for just about everything and helps prevent the spread and transmission of disease, not to mention making cleaning a snap! As an added bonus, using barrier film makes you also appear very professional and sends the message when clients see it that you are cautious …