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Tattoo Aftercare Tips From a Board Certified Dermatologist

Tattoo Aftercare Tips From a Board Certified De...

The Derm Dude podcast is joined by a longtime friend and associate, Dr. Heather Wollery-Lloyd, a brilliant board-certified dermatologist and a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. I’ve...

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Tattoo Aftercare Tips From a Board Certified De...

The Derm Dude podcast is joined by a longtime friend and associate, Dr. Heather Wollery-Lloyd, a brilliant board-certified dermatologist and a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. I’ve...

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13 Ways to Screw Up a New Tattoo

13 Ways to Screw Up a New Tattoo

Congratulations, dude!! You have a sick new tattoo, and you can’t wait to show your brand new ink off to the world. But slow your roll tiger! And check out...

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13 Ways to Screw Up a New Tattoo

Congratulations, dude!! You have a sick new tattoo, and you can’t wait to show your brand new ink off to the world. But slow your roll tiger! And check out...

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Tattoo Scabbing | What's Normal and What is Alarming

Tattoo Scabbing | What's Normal and What is Ala...

Dude! You did it! You sat like a champ while getting your tattoo, listened to your artist’s aftercare instructions (or followed our epic tattoo aftercare guide), and everything looks and...

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Tattoo Scabbing | What's Normal and What is Ala...

Dude! You did it! You sat like a champ while getting your tattoo, listened to your artist’s aftercare instructions (or followed our epic tattoo aftercare guide), and everything looks and...

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8 Tips to Prevent Patchy and Uneven Beard Growth

8 Tips to Prevent Patchy and Uneven Beard Growth

Let’s keep it real dudes. You may have gotten straight A’s in Mrs. Jones 2nd grade reading class when you cruised through Cat in the Hat like a Rhodes Scholar,...

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8 Tips to Prevent Patchy and Uneven Beard Growth

Let’s keep it real dudes. You may have gotten straight A’s in Mrs. Jones 2nd grade reading class when you cruised through Cat in the Hat like a Rhodes Scholar,...

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Inked Magazine Interviews Derm Dude's Chief Dude Officer

Inked Magazine Interviews Derm Dude's Chief Dud...

Chief Dude Officer of Derm Dude, Drew Plotkin, was recently interviewed for Inked Magazine's new series 'Heavily Inked'. Drew discusses the evolution of his tattoos, from a spur-of-the-moment drunken college...

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Inked Magazine Interviews Derm Dude's Chief Dud...

Chief Dude Officer of Derm Dude, Drew Plotkin, was recently interviewed for Inked Magazine's new series 'Heavily Inked'. Drew discusses the evolution of his tattoos, from a spur-of-the-moment drunken college...

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6 Ways to Prevent Smelly Balls | Advanced Ball Hygiene Tips

6 Ways to Prevent Smelly Balls | Advanced Ball ...

Smelly Balls Be Gone! The Derm Dude’s Sack Hack for Swamp Sack. Dude’s: Let’s keep it real. Everyone one of us at one time or another has been guilty of...

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6 Ways to Prevent Smelly Balls | Advanced Ball ...

Smelly Balls Be Gone! The Derm Dude’s Sack Hack for Swamp Sack. Dude’s: Let’s keep it real. Everyone one of us at one time or another has been guilty of...

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100 Deadly Skills Author & Former Navy Seal, Clint Emerson | Think Ink Drink

100 Deadly Skills Author & Former Navy Seal, Cl...

New York Times bestselling author, retired Navy SEAL, and survival expert Clint Emerson is the battle seasoned warrior behind the bestselling 100 Deadly Skills series, along with his hugely popular...

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100 Deadly Skills Author & Former Navy Seal, Cl...

New York Times bestselling author, retired Navy SEAL, and survival expert Clint Emerson is the battle seasoned warrior behind the bestselling 100 Deadly Skills series, along with his hugely popular...

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10 Foods That Could Naturally Boost Testosterone For Maximum Beard Growth

10 Foods That Could Naturally Boost Testosteron...

Ok dudes. We’re about to get a bit ‘sciency’ here, but it’s for your own good. (Well, your BEARDS own good.) Hormones & Beard Growth  The two primary hormones responsible...

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10 Foods That Could Naturally Boost Testosteron...

Ok dudes. We’re about to get a bit ‘sciency’ here, but it’s for your own good. (Well, your BEARDS own good.) Hormones & Beard Growth  The two primary hormones responsible...

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The 4 Stages of Tattoo Aftercare

The 4 Stages of Tattoo Aftercare

STAGE 1: IMMEDIATE TATTOO AFTERCARE This is, by far, the most critical stage in the tattoo aftercare process. First and foremost, consult with your artist. Their expertise and guidance will...

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The 4 Stages of Tattoo Aftercare

STAGE 1: IMMEDIATE TATTOO AFTERCARE This is, by far, the most critical stage in the tattoo aftercare process. First and foremost, consult with your artist. Their expertise and guidance will...

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Artist Profile | Pony Wave, Ink Master Star | Think Ink Drink

Artist Profile | Pony Wave, Ink Master Star | T...

In this episode of Think Ink Drink, the Derm Dude team meets Pony Wave in Los Angeles, California. Pony Wave, a native of Vladimir, Russia, immigrated to the United States...

Artist Profile | Pony Wave, Ink Master Star | T...

In this episode of Think Ink Drink, the Derm Dude team meets Pony Wave in Los Angeles, California. Pony Wave, a native of Vladimir, Russia, immigrated to the United States...

Religious Tattoo Artist, Johnny 2/3 | Think Ink Drink In Hermosa Beach

Religious Tattoo Artist, Johnny 2/3 | Think Ink...

Located about 20 miles outside of Los Angeles' epicenter - Hermosa Beach is one of three beach cities in L.A. County. It is a popular attraction for sun-bathers, surfers and...

Religious Tattoo Artist, Johnny 2/3 | Think Ink...

Located about 20 miles outside of Los Angeles' epicenter - Hermosa Beach is one of three beach cities in L.A. County. It is a popular attraction for sun-bathers, surfers and...

Do Beard Growth Kits Really Work

Do Beard Growth Kits Really Work

Do beard growth kits really work?  Simply put, there are two vastly opposing answers to this question depending on what person you're asking and what their experience with beard growth...

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Do Beard Growth Kits Really Work

Do beard growth kits really work?  Simply put, there are two vastly opposing answers to this question depending on what person you're asking and what their experience with beard growth...

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How to Properly Scratch an Itchy Tattoo

How to Properly Scratch an Itchy Tattoo

Is there a ‘right’ way to scratch a new itchy tattoo?  The simple answer is NO. You should never scratch a brand-new tattoo. Scratching could easily introduce bacteria into the...

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How to Properly Scratch an Itchy Tattoo

Is there a ‘right’ way to scratch a new itchy tattoo?  The simple answer is NO. You should never scratch a brand-new tattoo. Scratching could easily introduce bacteria into the...

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"My Boy" Singer, Elvie Shane | Think Ink Drink In Nashville

"My Boy" Singer, Elvie Shane | Think Ink Drink ...

From Truck driver to having the #1 country smash hit song in America, ‘MY BOY’, Elvie is about as real-life American success story as it gets. With over 14 million...

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"My Boy" Singer, Elvie Shane | Think Ink Drink ...

From Truck driver to having the #1 country smash hit song in America, ‘MY BOY’, Elvie is about as real-life American success story as it gets. With over 14 million...

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The Derm Dude Story

The Derm Dude Story

My name is Drew Plotkin, and I started Derm Dude out of necessity. I got my first tattoo when I was 19 at Sunset Strip Tattoo in Hollywood, and I...

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The Derm Dude Story

My name is Drew Plotkin, and I started Derm Dude out of necessity. I got my first tattoo when I was 19 at Sunset Strip Tattoo in Hollywood, and I...

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5 Fast And Simple Steps For Growing A Thicker Beard

5 Fast And Simple Steps For Growing A Thicker B...

In my experience, the vast majority of dude’s who think they can’t grow a full, thick beard are dead wrong. I’ve known countless guys who’ve actually grown a kick-ass beard...

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5 Fast And Simple Steps For Growing A Thicker B...

In my experience, the vast majority of dude’s who think they can’t grow a full, thick beard are dead wrong. I’ve known countless guys who’ve actually grown a kick-ass beard...

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Celebrity Tattoo Artist Ganga Opens New Hollywood Tattoo Studio

Celebrity Tattoo Artist Ganga Opens New Hollywo...

When it comes to tattoo realism, Joaquin Ganga, or simply, "Ganga", has reached and blown right the f*ck past, epic status. This dude's tattoo designs have a realness level that...

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Celebrity Tattoo Artist Ganga Opens New Hollywo...

When it comes to tattoo realism, Joaquin Ganga, or simply, "Ganga", has reached and blown right the f*ck past, epic status. This dude's tattoo designs have a realness level that...

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Celebrity Tequila Brands | Blind Taste Test Derm Dude

Celebrity Tequila Brands | Blind Taste Test

Which celebrity makes the best brand of tequila? Do some celebrity tequilas taste like...panther piss? The Derm Dude tribe hasn’t necessarily tasted animal urine, but one of these tequilas may...

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Celebrity Tequila Brands | Blind Taste Test

Which celebrity makes the best brand of tequila? Do some celebrity tequilas taste like...panther piss? The Derm Dude tribe hasn’t necessarily tasted animal urine, but one of these tequilas may...

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Mexico City's Hottest Tattoo Artist | Yatzil and Vanda Barbie | Think Ink Drink

Mexico City's Hottest Tattoo Artist | Yatzil an...

The Derm Dude tribe headed south of the border to Mexico City for this episode of Think Ink and Drink .   We headed straight into double trouble with two...

Mexico City's Hottest Tattoo Artist | Yatzil an...

The Derm Dude tribe headed south of the border to Mexico City for this episode of Think Ink and Drink .   We headed straight into double trouble with two...

How Painful are Tattoos?

How Painful are Tattoos?

As many artists would say, ‘sometimes you have to suffer for your art’. But to what extent, exactly? Let’s face it. Unless you are a sociopath like Hannibal Lecter from...

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How Painful are Tattoos?

As many artists would say, ‘sometimes you have to suffer for your art’. But to what extent, exactly? Let’s face it. Unless you are a sociopath like Hannibal Lecter from...

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Rafael Valdez Celebrity Tattoo Artist | Think Ink Drink

Rafael Valdez Celebrity Tattoo Artist | Think I...

Watch Derm Dude's web series Think. Drink. Ink. This episode explores the life of Rafael Valdez, a world reknowned Tattoo Artist of the stars in Hollywood as well as a...

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Rafael Valdez Celebrity Tattoo Artist | Think I...

Watch Derm Dude's web series Think. Drink. Ink. This episode explores the life of Rafael Valdez, a world reknowned Tattoo Artist of the stars in Hollywood as well as a...

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