Tattoos can camouflage melanomas, experts warn

The popularity of tattoos has exploded in recent decades, turning body art from a badge worn mainly by sailors and tough guys to a much more mainstream form of personal expression. Tats can be safely acquired, as long as the shop you visit follows proper procedures. But they can actually pose a bit of an increased risk when it comes to skin cancer, experts in the field say. To be clear, there is no evidence linking tattoo ink to an increased likelihood of developing a skin cancer. But tattoos can mask a burgeoning melanoma, making it difficult to track changes in an existing mole or spot a new one as it forms. Read more here.