From minimalist wrist designs to full sleeves, body art has become so common that it barely raises an eyebrow. But while the ...
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Tattoos: What they do to your skin

A medical or biological explainer detailing the process of tattooing and the long-term or immediate physiological effects that pigments and needles have on the layers of the skin and the immune system ...
While most people worry about the pain of tattooing, studies suggest that being inked — and removing ink if you change your ...
Tattoos appear to increase a person's risk of skin cancer between 33% and 62%, according to a new Danish study in the journal BMC Health. Adobe stock/HealthDay People put a lot of thought into getting ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." MY FIRST TATTOO was a little silly, like most early ink. The large-ish piece on my left thigh always ...
As we age, skin changes, chronic health conditions, and medications can affect how tattoos heal and raise the risk of infection. Older adults need to consider the health risks before getting tattoos.
Whether you’re getting your first tattoo or your 10th, there’s one question likely on your mind: Where do tattoos hurt the most? It’s a fair question to wonder about beforehand, especially as you’re ...
Some tattoos simply have to go for one reason or many others. But the process of having them removed takes longer, is much more costly and is far more painful than getting them put on, accor ...
For decades, Americans were covering their bodies with more and more tattoos. Now, they’re getting them removed as fast as ...