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Ear Piercings and Kids: What You Need to Know

What should you consider before getting your child’s ears (or anything else) pierced? We get straight to the, er, point.

21 Things To Know Before You Get A Tattoo

Tattoo complications surprisingly common

The rising popularity of body art raises longer-term medical concerns

Unique body piercing ideas to give you an edgy look

Body piercing has become more mainstream in recent years with many celebrities and public figures sporting piercings as a form of personal style. In addition to the aesthetic appeal, body piercing can also have a cultural or spiritual significance for some people

What Happens to Tattoos When You Remove Them?

If you've ever wondered what happens to a tattoo, the answer's more surprising than you think.

A little-known problem with tattoos: The ink can complicate breast cancer screening

Tattoos are not linked to breast cancer, but they are linked to misleading mammograms.

Tattoo regret: How many people are removing their ink?

See how far laser technology has come, you might just be able to erase it completely.

Can Tattoos Prevent Skin Cancer?

Does tattoo ink shield the skin preventing skin cancer development from UV exposure? We explore the link between skin cancer prevention and tattoos

Does Laser Tattoo Removal Burn Your Skin?

A Tattoo Artist's Guide to Your First Tattoo

First tattoo? Choosing a good studio

Choosing the right tattoo parlor is just as important as the design you pick. When deciding to get a...

Want an Underboob Tattoo? Read This First

Ask the Expert: Can a Tattoo Increase Skin Cancer Risk?

Dermatologists have been evaluating patients with tattoos for decades, and they have never found an increased prevalence of skin cancer in those individuals. The same is true for patients who have already had melanoma or another form of skin cancer — the inks used in tattoos have not been shown to increase their risk of …

Day of the Dead sugar skull tattoos: The meaning is more than skin deep

These bright and joyful renderings of deceased loved ones capture "the sweetness of someone's life."

For Some Native Hawaiians, Tattoos Are More Than Skin Deep

They're a way to honor the past, even while breaking from it

For Those With Darker Skin, Finding The Right Tattoo Artist Can Be A Struggle

Different skin tones call for different tattooing approaches. That can make things difficult on tattoo artists and their customers alike.

21 Things You Should Know Before Getting Your First Tattoo

Why I Got My First Down Syndrome Tattoo

"The tattoo is our visual and public proclamation that we are proud of our children with Down syndrome."

11 Pieces of Advice for Getting Your First Tattoo, From People Who Have Tattoos