Proper tattoo aftercare helps preserve your artwork and keep it looking its best long after you're out from under the needle. It can also help ease common symptoms like swelling and itch while ...

“Many confounding factors in real life—including lifestyle, UV exposure, occupational hazards, and immune status—can ...

Do tattoos cause cancer? Are inks fully regulated? Can you get an MRI or donate blood after getting inked? Experts separate tattoo myths from medical reality.

People can develop allergic reactions to the ingredients in tattoo ink. An allergic reaction to a tattoo can emerge years after a person gets tattooed. Medication may be necessary to treat the immune ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...