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Tattoos might protect against melanoma

People with more tattoos were less likely to develop melanoma

They might take better care of their skin, or the tats might provide some sort of screen from UV rays, researchers say

MONDAY, Sept. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Getting that tattooed arm sleeve or back design of your dreams might protect you against deadly skin cancer, a new study says.

People who’ve had two or more sessions under the tattoo needle show a lower risk of melanoma , according to a recent study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute .

Further, the risk decreased with the number of tattoos a person has, results show.

People who underwent four or more tattoo sessions had a 56% lower risk for melanoma, compared to those who’ve never be

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