Tattoos and piercings

Caring for new piercings
These dermatologists' tips can help you keep your new piercing clean, prevent closing, and heal without infection.

Caring for tattooed skin
More and more patients are asking their dermatologists for skin care tips that will keep a tattoo looking its best. Here are some tips from dermatologists for keeping tattooed skin healthy and vibrant.

Tattoos: Skin reactions and what to do about them
Even if you get inked by a licensed tattoo artist and follow the aftercare, your skin can react in weird and unexpected ways. If you’re having a reaction, here’s what may be happening and what you can do.

Tattoo removal: Lasers outshine other methods
Discover what you need to know if you want to remove a tattoo.