A scar always tells a story: a fall, a surgical procedure, a burn, or a skin disease. It is estimated that over 30% of the population has some visible scar, and although effective treatments exist today to improve their appearance, complete removal is not always possible. Beyond the Skin However, when we talk about scars, […]

The human mind remains one of the greatest mysteries for scientists. Although we are beginning to understand many aspects of its functioning, concepts such as consciousness or its effects on our health are still far from being fully understood. An innovative study conducted by psychologists at Harvard University revealed that the way we perceive the […]

Pain is an inseparable part of getting a tattoo. The art of embedding designs into human skin through repeated needle punctures that deposit pigments beneath the epidermis causes continuous stimulation of the pain receptors (nociceptors) located in the superficial dermis. As a result, this process triggers painful sensations whose intensity each person may tolerate differently. […]