From minimalist wrist designs to full sleeves, body art has become so common that it barely raises an eyebrow. But while the ...

Tattoos are an incredibly common form of permanent self-expression that date back thousands of years. Most tattoo artists follow strict health and sanitation regulations, so you might assume that ...

As tattoos gain popularity, dermatologists explain health risks linked to hygiene, ink reactions, infections, scarring and ...

But it's not just that ink is capable of reaching the body's lymph nodes, as researchers previously revealed. Tattoo needles – even new ones – also may be playing a role. Tattoo needles typically are ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Tattoos have long served as fashion statements, but a small number of Americans are now relying on them for a more practical, potentially lifesaving purpose: to warn first ...

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Humans have been tattooing since the Stone Age. The oldest discovery to date of tattooed human skin is on the body of Ötzi the Iceman, dating back to between 3370 and 3100 BC. In modern times, this ...

Nickel and chromium may shed from tattoo needles and cause allergies, a study found. By Nicholas Bakalar Tattoos can cause allergic reactions, and tattoo needles, even clean ones, may be partly to ...

If you clicked on this story, you likely either have or are thinking about getting some ink. It might be your first embellishment (in tattoo-speak, you’re a tenderfoot), or maybe it’s your sixth (on ...

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 ...