However, tattoos did not appear to increase the risk of squamous cell carcinoma, another type of skin cancer related to UV ...

PHOENIX – Tattoos have a variety of meanings for many people – from honoring life events to celebrating favorite things or just to look really cool. For Joshua Gargalione, owner of Lost Dutchman ...

Melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma both develop slowly and are relatively uncommon, which makes long-term research challenging.

Originally, U.S. researchers hypothesized that tattoos increase the risk of skin cancer. However, their study yielded a surprisingly different result. FITBOOK author Friederike Ostermeyer explains the ...

New Swedish research suggests a 29% higher melanoma risk for tattooed individuals, even after accounting for lifestyle ...

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Tattooing over scars can be more difficult than tattooing over unscarred skin. Depending on the type of scar, it can be more painful and you may have additional factors to consider. Share on Pinterest ...

Choosing an artist for their knowledge and experience working with dark skin can help you get the desired look and avoid common mistakes. Share on Pinterest Florence Goupil/Getty Images When I got my ...