Tattoos on the butt, groin, or pubic areas are at an increased risk of infection because they can come into contact with fecal matter, which contains E. coli bacteria, says Dr. Shainhouse. These ...

Still, there's no way to be 100% sure that the ink used in your tattoo is safe and free of contaminants. You also can't know ahead of time if you'll be allergic to tattoo ink.

The contaminated products include Sacred Tattoo Ink's Raven Black (Lot#: RB0624, best before June 28, 2027) and "Sunny Daze" (Lot#: SD1124, best before November 1, 2027), both of which are the ...

Tattoo procedures performed by an unlicensed tattoo operation in Milwaukee have been linked to possible mycobacterial infections in minors. To report unsafe, unsanitary, or unlicensed tattoo ...

In a new study, German researchers were able to track how the liquid components of tattoo ink behave in the body. Scientists in Germany’s Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, or the BfR, were ...

GETTING A TATTOO is an investment. They can be pricy, painful, and take time. It’s usually worth it in the end, though, unless your new ink gets infected. The likelihood of an infection is ...

Getting a tattoo is an investment. They can be pricy, painful, and take time. It’s usually worth it in the end, though, unless your new ink gets infected. The likelihood of an infection is ...