By Sandee LaMotte, CNN6 minute readUpdated 2:13 PM EDT, Thu July 18, 2024 Tattoos of the future could monitor our healthCNN — Sealed bottles of tattoo and permanent makeup ink, including some marked as sterile, contained millions of potentially dangerous bacteria, according to new research by the US Food and Drug Administration. “In light of...
by American Society for Microbiology Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have detected anaerobic and aerobic bacteria in commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks. The findings, reported in Applied and Environmental Microbiology demonstrate that the inks could be a source of human infections. The new study is particularly notable as it is the first to investigate the...
The measurements exceed accuracy levels of nearly all available options on the market today. Blood pressure is one of the most important indicators of heart health, but it’s tough to frequently and reliably measure outside of a clinical setting. For decades, cuff-based devices that constrict around the arm to give a reading have been the gold...
by Len Canter “Mom, can I get a tattoo?” Tats, along with body piercings, have become mainstream. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports that 29% of the population has at least one tattoo. So this is a question you’re likely to face as a parent. You may not be in favor of it, but...
New wearable technology made from stretchy, lightweight material could make heart health monitoring easier and more accurate, a new study reports. Existing electrocardiogram (ECG) technology hasn’t changed much in almost a century, researchers say. The new device is so lightweight and stretchable that it can remain over the heart for extended periods with little or no discomfort. It measures...
The recalled inks include: all lots of Scalpaink SC, Scalpaink PA, and Scalpaink AL basic black inks made by Scalp Aesthetics; lots 12024090 and 12026090 of Dynamic Color-Black tattoo ink made by Dynamic Color Inc.; and lot 10.19.18 of Solid Ink-Diablo (red) tattoo ink made by Color Art Inc. (dba Solid Ink; dba Antone’s Ink). Consumers should ask their tattoo artist or studio about the inks they use and...
If you suffer skin problems after getting a tattoo, see a dermatologist and alert the tattoo artist, said Dr. Marie Leger, a dermatologist in New York City. About 10 percent of people have a complication after a tattoo. Common ones include infections, allergic reactions and worsening of an existing skin condition, such as psoriasis or eczema, according to Leger. Another potential complication is sarcoidosis, an autoimmune...
Laser-based tattoo removal is typically a long process, often requiring 10 or more treatment sessions spread several weeks apart from one another. A new acoustic system, however, could reportedly allow for complete tattoo removal in as little as two to three closely-spaced sessions. The business end of the RAP system is a handheld device which is used...
