Are the fumes from branding dangerous?
The fumes from branding contain active biological matter from the person being branded, and certain diseases can be transferred via these fumes. This was discovered because doctors who were removing genital warts were being diagnosed with cases of genital warts inside their sinuses. While most viruses and bacteria that can affect humans will be killed by the heat of branding, a small number will not be and this MUST be taken into consideration. Shops providing branding must at an utter minimum use a HEPA filter. Wearing masks while branding is also considered a minimum requirement. In addition, if possible, a vacuum directing the fumes into a filter system is a good idea (although this is not in general use). Can one use a golf ball initial-brander? Why? This idea is so ludicrous that I feel bad even including it in this FAQ, but I have been asked this question constantly over the last ten years. Again, when a brand is made, it will spread a great deal. Usually a brand will heal to thr
