scars
Tribal Marks Are Dying Out in Nigeria. Those With the Scars Are Split On It.
The traditional scars are taking centre stage in Skepta's new film ‘Tribal Marks’, but what is it really like living with them?
I Survived Severe Burns. This Is How I Have Sex
"Look, if you’re a breast man, I’m not the person for you."
Why These People Go Through Agony to Intentionally Scar Their Faces
The process involves cutting out skin using a scalpel, before rubbing the open wounds with peroxide or lemon juice. Unsurprisingly, it's incredibly painful.
Cutting into a Guy's Face with the World's Most Famous Body Modification Artist
It wasn't until Luna Cobra was almost finished the scarification that I realized I was watching a stranger get his face cut up.
People Tell Us the Stories Behind Their Most Gruesome Scars
Martin Rost photographed scars and penned the stories behind them.
What This Artist Does with Scars Is Beautiful
Hélène Gugenheim makes vulnerability—and healing—her canvas.
How Tattoos Can Ease the Emotional Pain of Self-Harm Scars
Instead of covering scars up with long sleeves, some choose to reclaim their scars or repurpose them into tattoos.
A Babysitter in Virginia Tattooed the Kids He Was Meant to Be Watching
A babysitter tattooed some kids against their will. Their mom's attempt at removal "didn’t help the situation any. It added more scarring," according to the cops. She and her boyfriend now face criminal charges of malicious wounding.
Slapstick Reel of My Life
A drunk driver rear-ended my mom’s car. It was night and his lights were off. My mom was driving. I heard her yell my name, then the words “control” and “steering wheel.” Something collided with my head and my face felt wet. This is but one highlight...
Man Fight
Backstage, a grizzled older man is standing on a foldout table saying, "Listen up, here are the rules!" The young, sweatsuited fighters look up politely from their massages and hand-taping.