People with multiple tattoo sessions may have a lower risk of melanoma, but the reason for this is unclear. More studies are needed, and tattoos should not be seen as protection against melanoma.

Researchers with the International Agency for Research on Cancer announced new findings indicating the risk of melanoma decreases as a person gets more tattoos. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI Getting ...

Humans have been getting tattoos since at least 3000 B.C. However, inks and techniques have changed considerably over the centuries. While the typical environment where you get tattooed is likely far ...

It may seem counterintuitive, but new research suggests that people with multiple tattoos may be at lower risk of developing melanoma – the most dangerous type of skin cancer. People with three or ...

Can tattoos protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays, or do they make things worse? A new study I conducted with colleagues suggests there may be cause for concern. We found that people with ...

An estimated 50% to 60% of cancer patients undergo radiation therapy as part of their treatment. The process leaves behind what’s known as radiotherapy “tattoos” — tiny, permanent marks used to ensure ...

Getting that tattooed arm sleeve or back design of your dreams might protect you against deadly skin cancer, a new study says. People who've had two or more sessions under the tattoo needle show a ...

Christel Nielsen receives funding from The Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development, The Crafoord Foundation, and The Magnus Bergvall Foundation. Can tattoos protect your skin from the sun ...