It appears sexism is alive and well when it comes to tattoos. Although just about as many women as men get tattoos nowadays, a new study shows that women seek removal of tattoos more than men because of negative social fallout.
About 25% of people ages 18 to 30 have tattoos, and that number is expected to rise to about 40% in the next few years, according to the study, published today in the Archives of Dermatology. Previous studies have shown that about 20% of people end up dissatisfied with their tattoos, and about 6% seek tattoo removal using laser treatment.
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Boston (dbTechno) - Tattoos have become a very popular thing among young people in the U.S. According to a new study though, women are more likely than men to have second thoughts about the Boston (dbTechno) - Tattoos have become a very popular thing among young people in the U.S. According to a new study though, women are more likely than men to have second thoughts about the “ink” that they put on their body, and will try to have it removed.
Researchers were led by Myrna Armstong of Texas Tech University, as they did research by going to tattoo removal clinics in Colorado, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Texas.
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