Increased hazards were found for tattoos larger than the palm of a hand for skin cancer and lymphoma (hazard ratios [95 percent confidence intervals], 2.37 [1.11 to 5.06] and 2.73 [1.33 to 5.60 ...

When the tattoo ink accumulates in the lymph nodes, it can trigger chronic inflammation. Researchers say that over time this can lead to abnormal cell growth and increase the risk of cancer.

The analysis showed that tattoos larger than the palm of a hand increased skin cancer risk by nearly 2.4-fold, and lymphoma by 2.8-fold. This rate accounts for a person's age, when they got their ...

Twins with tattoos were more likely to get skin cancer and lymphoma Larger tattoos posed higher risk THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 ...

The analysis showed that tattoos larger than the palm of a hand increased skin cancer risk by nearly 2.4-fold, and lymphoma by 2.8-fold.

The analysis showed that tattoos larger than the palm of a hand increased skin cancer risk by nearly 2.4-fold, and lymphoma by 2.8-fold.

Brett Sayles/Pexels New research links large tattoos to lymphoma and skin cancer, but it wasn't able to account for other cancer risk factors, such as sun exposure. More research is needed.

Tattoos appear to increase a person’s risk of skin cancer between 33% and 62%, according to a new Danish study in the journal BMC Health. Results also indicate there's increased cancer risk from ...

Key Takeaways Tattoos might increase a person’s risk of cancer Twins with tattoos were more likely to get skin cancer and lymphoma Larger tattoos posed higher risk THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 ...