Below, dermatologists and plastic surgeons share how to care for your skin after getting a tattoo, how to tell if your tattoo is infected, and what to do if you think it is.

Your tattoo is basically an open wound. And sweating into that fresh ink can irritate or even lead to infection It’s not just the sweat that’s an issue either.

Quiniece Washburn developed a dangerous, 'traumatizing' skin infection after getting a tattoo on her calf for her brother.

Infected tattoos can cause serious health issues if untreated. Learn to identify signs of infection and when to seek medical attention.

Tattoo needles pierce small holes in the skin, making the tattoo healing process similar to that of a cut. Here's how to take care of a new tattoo.

While you're enjoying the beach, there's a microscopic menace lurking in the warm, salty waters: Vibrio vulnificus, aka the ...

A skin infection can occur anytime your skin is broken, whether from a cut, tattoo, piercing, puncture, sting or bite.

A woman regrets 'impatiently' getting a 'cheap' home tattoo instead of saving up - after getting such a bad infection she feared her leg would need amputating. Samantha Lowen booked to have a ...

Two colors of Sacred Tattoo Ink-brand tattoo ink are being recalled due to being contaminated with infection-causing microorganisms, the FDA announced Wednesday.

Infected tattoos or allergic reactions can cause problems long after you get inked. Learn how to spot signs of infection and other issues.

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 ...