New research is challenging long‑held assumptions about how tattoos and skin cancer interact, suggesting that inked skin may ...

You chose a design, booked an artist, showed up to the studio and endured multiple hours of discomfort, but your tattoo journey isn’t over. Proper tattoo aftercare not only prevents infection but also ...

A tattoo can take months to heal but has distinct phases of healing. The recommended tattoo care can vary between stages and may affect your recovery time. Share on Pinterest After you’ve made the ...

New Swedish research suggests a 29% higher melanoma risk for tattooed individuals, even after accounting for lifestyle factors. While not proving direct causation, scientists explore pigment breakdown ...

For purveyors of an artform that’s famously permanent, tattoo artists sure like to switch things up. In studios and shops around the world, younger artists are challenging the traditional ways of ...

The 31-year-old man had gotten a large tattoo on his right calf of a crucifix and praying hands, the words “Jesus is my life” in script below them. One week later, he developed a fever and chills and ...

Athletes love taking their shirts off. They do it for postgame interviews, pregame workouts, Instagram pictures, and any other occasion that might arise. So when a purported bad tattoo became an ...

Pain associated with tattoo removal depends on a few factors, such as your pain tolerance and the size and location of your tattoo. That said, it usually doesn’t hurt as much as getting a tattoo.

Almost one-third of American adults are permanently inked, a new Pew Research Center poll said Tuesday, pointing to increasing popularity of tattoos among people of all genders, races and political ...