A tattoo infection occurs when a person gets a tattoo, and it becomes infected due to small wounds on the skin. Although proper sterilization and care can reduce the risk of tattoo infection, it still ...

How long a tattoo takes to heal depends on the size and location of the tattoo, but you can usually see signs of healing two to three weeks after getting your new tattoo. Healing is a week-to-week ...

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 ...