If you’ve been scrutinizing that ink you got in your past, you’re not alone. One in 8 American adults regrets getting at least one of their tattoos, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Fortunately for your younger self, there are ways in which you can go about erasing your once-permanent past decisions.
Tattoo removal procedures offer people the option to wipe out their unwanted inks by means of an in-office procedure. But how does the process work? What can you expect from a session? HuffPost chatted with experts on everything you need to know about undoing your tattoo. Here’s what you should know:
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It’s safe to say that regardless of the season, there’s just no room for body acne (aka bacne) in your life. Not only does it put a damper on your plans for back-baring #ootds, it can also cause great physical discomfort. Not to mention, it can be particularly frustrating to treat especially when it sprouts in hard-to-reach places. And with beach season in full swing, even the clearest and most radiant of skins are not spared–thanks to all that sweating, product buildup and constant exposure to environmental irritants (and bacteria).
Fortunately, as pesky as body acne is, it’s also quite preventable and manageable. And the first step in treating body acne? Understanding what it really is.
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Blue balls is a condition often described by sexually frustrated dudes as a painful tingling in the balls accompanied by a slight blue tinge of the scrotum skin. It’s caused (or at least claimed to be caused) by a buildup of unreleased semen. But is there any truth there, or is it a tall tale concocted by guys who just really, really want to get laid? Dr. Paul Turek, MD, a board-certified men’s health and fertility urologist, answers all your questions.
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Your budget might rejoice at the $5 spotted sunnies you snagged from the cute seaside shop, but your eyes might not be so thrilled. That’s because cheap sunglasses can do great harm to your eyes, says Ming Wang, MD, PhD, an ophthalmologist from Nashville, Tennesse.
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Taking care of your eyes is important, but it’s unfortunately pretty easy to let that fall by the wayside or not be quite as high on your list of priorities. And even if you think that you’re doing everything that you should be, generally, there are still probably some things that you’re doing that your eye doctor wishes that you wouldn’t.
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The ketogenic diet has become more mainstream over the past year thanks to celebrity endorsements from stars like Halle Berry, and the amazing before and after weight-loss transformations. While there’s still much to learn about the low-carb, high-fat diet and how it affects the body, experts have found that the benefits are greater than weight loss alone.
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Even if you slap a good eye cream onto your skin, it’s hard to know if it’s actually working. However, this is one important step in your routine that you shouldn’t skip. Dr. Anna Guanche, a board-certified dermatologist, told HelloGiggles that “eye creams work overtime to keep fine lines and wrinkles at bay.” She added: “These products help hydrate the skin to plump out fine lines, and it may even de-puff the skin if it has caffeine or actives similar to Preparation H.”
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From enduring China’s infamous Cultural Revolution to finding success as a medical doctor after emigrating to the U.S. nearly penniless and with no knowledge of the English language, Dr. Ming X. Wang has proven that he’s a survivor.
Wang, a renowned eye surgeon based in Nashville, Tennessee, and the author of “From Darkness to Sight: A Journey from Hardship to Healing,” recently described the dire situation he faced in the midst of Communist Party Chairman Mao Zedong’s political movement that spanned from 1966-1976, one that threw China into cultural upheaval.
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SAN FRANCISCO — Dr. Paul Turek was on his way to speak to employees at a cryptocurrency investment firm one recent afternoon about a growing anxiety for the men in the office: what’s going on with their sperm?
Is there enough? Is the existing supply satisfactory? Are we men enough?
“They’re worried, right?” Dr. Turek said. “And we’re O.K. with the worry.”
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Summer is in full swing, and more than a few of us have already dealt with a miserable sunburn. (Please pass the aloe.) On a good day, I fall into the category of “people who burn after 10 minutes in the sun,” but that’s because I’m simply sensitive to sunlight. It’s not uncommon to be sensitive to the sun, but approximately 10 to 15 percent of the population is allergic to the sun according to Harvard Health Publishing.
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