At the same time, I didn’t see anyone in the tattoo photos plastered on the walls who had brown ... skin, the less likely tiny details will show. Some ink colors can cause an allergic reaction ...

It is possible to have reactions to the inks or the metals in the needles used in tattoos, causing swelling and even damage to the skin tissue itself. Allergies to the red dyes are most common.

Black and red tattoo ink were released (D) through wounds shortly after tattooing. Artist: Alexander Pietsch,Carlo Sohl via Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Charité ...

Tattoo artists share everything you need to know before getting a brown ink tattoo. Keep reading for practical advice, pros ...

Share on Pinterest Adolescent Content/Jamie Pearl/Getty Images Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin condition that causes ... found that certain pigments in red tattoo inks may cause allergic reactions.

Tattoos appear to increase a person's risk of skin cancer between 33% and 62% ... and for example, red ink more often causes allergic reactions. This is an area we would like to explore further ...