
Skin lightening for artistic effect, often called “erasure tattoos” or “negative space tattoos,” involves using topical agents to remove pigment from the skin, creating designs through contrast with the surrounding, unaltered skin... Read more »

Depigmentation of the skin to create temporary designs, often using diluted household bleach applied topically, has become a trend. This technique, often called a “bleached tattoo,” offers a relatively painless and impermanent... Read more »