Tattoo marks

Tattooing is a form of identification procedure deliberately acquired by persons for various reasons. The practice of tattooing is prevalent among some sections of the people all over the world. Various types of pigments are used and the permanency depends on the type of dye used and the depth of skin involved. Forensically, the main interest of tattoos lies in identification of both living and dead. Tattooing, however also provides fascinating study depicting personal likes and dislikes, religious inclinations, occupation, sexual preferences, race, nationality, language, mental makeup, social status etc.