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Nancy Mace Debuts Nine Tattoos on Get Maced, Embracing a Bold New Look
politics9 days ago

Nancy Mace Debuts Nine Tattoos on Get Maced, Embracing a Bold New Look

South Carolina GOP Rep. Nancy Mace unveiled nine tattoos on her YouTube podcast Get Maced, saying the ink helps her reclaim her body after personal turmoil and staff upheaval, with one tattoo featuring Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway line. The piece also notes her recent political setbacks, including an unsuccessful 2026 gubernatorial bid and vacating her House seat, plus a rift with Trump over the Epstein Files Act and talk of possible Senate plans, though she will remain in her current term.

Painless ink on demand: CipherX’s Microdot patches tattoo the skin
tech25 days ago

Painless ink on demand: CipherX’s Microdot patches tattoo the skin

CipherX unveiled disposable Microdot patches that deposit pigment into the skin using microscopic needles, offering a quiet, pain-free alternative to traditional tattooing. A Verge tester had a small Bold Sparkle design applied in seconds with 112 microneedles, and there was no bleeding or healing time, though the tattoo appears as a field of dots that darken over about two days. Designs are currently limited (around 15 options, up to 15 mm, black ink), but future colors, larger sizes, and DIY home kits are in development, with patches and kits expected to ship to customers later; price at pop-ups in London is around £50.

Alysa Liu Debuts Lower-Back Tattoo on ESPYs Red Carpet
style1 month ago

Alysa Liu Debuts Lower-Back Tattoo on ESPYs Red Carpet

Alysa Liu arrived at the 2026 ESPYs in New York wearing a Louis Vuitton open-back gown that nearly revealed her first lower-back tattoo, a personal cybersigilism-inspired design created with a best friend and featuring bat wings, a rose, and infinity signs; she complemented the look with a dual-sided rosary-inspired necklace and a halo-style updo as she accepted the Best Breakthrough Athlete award.

MGK's Yellow-Skin Revelation After Grueling 2-Month Tattoo Ordeal
entertainment2 months ago

MGK's Yellow-Skin Revelation After Grueling 2-Month Tattoo Ordeal

MGK revealed that his massive blackout tattoo, completed in two months (far quicker than the two-year pace advised), triggered a severe health scare: after the first week his lymph nodes swelled, his skin turned yellow, he struggled to sleep and temporarily couldn’t move parts of his upper body. He said the painful journey left him inspired and tied to his creative work with ROXX, a Blog Era Boyz project with Wiz Khalifa, and his ongoing artistic evolution.

Fresh Allegations Cast Shadow Over Maine Senate Hopeful Platner
politics2 months ago

Fresh Allegations Cast Shadow Over Maine Senate Hopeful Platner

A New York Times report details six women’s accounts of volatile relationships with Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, including heavy drinking and demeaning behavior, with one accusation of physical intimidation. Platner acknowledges a dark period tied to undiagnosed PTSD and self-medication, and disputes the intimidation claims. The piece also revisits a Nazi-symbol tattoo controversy and reports of sexually explicit messages with other women, complicating his bid as Democrats weigh how to proceed ahead of the Maine primary.

Lopez reworks Bennifer infinity tattoo after divorce
entertainment2 months ago

Lopez reworks Bennifer infinity tattoo after divorce

Jennifer Lopez appears to have altered the infinity tattoo she got in honor of Ben Affleck, with the design remaining but his name removed, likely covered with makeup rather than laser removal, as she shared Memorial Day weekend photos. The original ink also featured their initials, echoing the Bennifer era; Lopez and Affleck married in 2022 and filed for divorce in 2024.

Rare tattoo immune reaction linked to neck necrosis in young man
health5 months ago

Rare tattoo immune reaction linked to neck necrosis in young man

A 20-year-old man in China developed a large necrotic neck ulcer and bilateral neck masses after getting a red cross tattoo on his neck. Three months later the ink vanished; imaging showed extensive lesions that required surgical removal and neck reconstruction. Biopsy revealed necrotizing granulomatous lymphadenitis, a rare immune response, with three proposed causes (inflammation-driven clotting, venous compression, or vein-wall erosion). The pigment was not detected in tissue. This is only the second known case of tattoo-associated necrosis, underscoring tattoo-related health risks; the patient recovered after surgery and brief hormone therapy.

Ink on skin, eye inflammation: tattoo-linked uveitis explained by optometrists
health5 months ago

Ink on skin, eye inflammation: tattoo-linked uveitis explained by optometrists

Tattoo-associated uveitis is a rare condition where chemicals in tattoo ink trigger an immune reaction that can breach the eye’s blood-ocular barrier and inflame the uvea, potentially causing pain, redness and light sensitivity. If left untreated, it may lead to glaucoma or cataracts and permanent vision loss. Australian studies show rising cases, with larger tattoos and black ink more often implicated, and risk factors including immune-related conditions like multiple sclerosis or certain arthritides. Treatments include steroid eye drops or injections and immunosuppressants, but outcomes vary (roughly 75% temporary vision loss and 17% permanent in some cases). If eye swelling or vision problems occur after a tattoo, consult an optometrist promptly for evaluation and possible referral to a specialist.

Tattoo Ink Linked to Sight-Threatening Eye Inflammation in Australia
health6 months ago

Tattoo Ink Linked to Sight-Threatening Eye Inflammation in Australia

Australian doctors document about 40 cases of tattoo-associated uveitis, an inflammatory eye condition where the immune response to tattoo pigments far from the eye can inflame ocular tissue, risking glaucoma or permanent vision loss; early diagnosis and safer pigments could prevent damage, while treatments like steroid eye drops help some patients and others have suffered irreversible vision loss.

Ink-linked eye inflammation rises in Australia, prompting calls for safer tattoos
health6 months ago

Ink-linked eye inflammation rises in Australia, prompting calls for safer tattoos

Researchers report 40 new Australian cases of tattoo-associated uveitis, a rare inflammatory eye condition that can cause glaucoma and permanent vision loss; cases often appear years after tattooing and largely involve black ink. Most patients require long-term immunosuppressants, leading experts to call for more research into ink ingredients and safer alternatives.