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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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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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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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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...

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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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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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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How Much Does a Tattoo Cost?

How Much Does a Tattoo Cost?

The top questions I get asked about my tattoos - How much money have you spent on your tattoos? How much money will it cost for me to get this...

How Much Does a Tattoo Cost?

The top questions I get asked about my tattoos - How much money have you spent on your tattoos? How much money will it cost for me to get this...

Tattoo Aftercare Lotion

Tattoo Aftercare Lotion

Tattoo Aftercare and longevity is a definite must if you want your body art to last as long as you do. Tattoos are big investments and permanent ones at that....

Tattoo Aftercare Lotion

Tattoo Aftercare and longevity is a definite must if you want your body art to last as long as you do. Tattoos are big investments and permanent ones at that....