Eric Schaff News Today

Ephemeral Tattoo, the startup specializing in "made-to-fade" ink, is shutting down its studios after a string of reports that its tattoos last longer than advertised.

However, for a range of reasons, from religious, cultural or personal preference, some patients don't want a permanent mark on their body. There were few choices, until now.

Researchers at Henry Ford Health -; one of the nation's leading integrated academic medical institutions -; in collaboration with Ephemeral Tattoo, have conducted a study on the safety and efficacy of made-to-fade tattoos for medical markings.

It’s the first pill to treat a serious and sometimes fatal bacterial condition.