HIV/AIDS and Tattoos: A Deadly Link

Wittkopf, David; Hendricks, LaVelle; Tague, A

doi:10.4172/2155-6113.1000746

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“…The risks of prison tattooing include infection and transmissible diseases such as Hepatitis B and C, and possibly HIV. 22 Pen ink for skin tattooing has been described in the dermatology literature to rarely cause localized skin reactions, some specifically to components of the ink such as Solvent Blue 36 which is commonly found in blue pen ink. 23 , 24 , 25 Hypersensitivity reactions can result from traditional dermal tattooing as well, and ranges from mild irritation to granulomatous inflammation requiring tattoo removal or excision.…”

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Two cases of pen ink scleral tattoos and a brief review of the literature

Rohl¹,

Christopher²,

Ifantides

2021

American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports

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Purpose Scleral tattooing, also known as episcleral, subconjunctival, or simply eyeball tattooing, is a relatively new form of extreme body modification that first emerged in 2007. There are few reports of the management of these tattoos in the medical literature, and we aim to increase the body of knowledge surrounding this rare and potentially dangerous practice. Observations We present two new cases of improvised scleral tattooing, both performed in prison using pen ink and insulin needles, and both with minimal complications and managed with topical medications. A brief review of the literature is included which details the dangers of scleral tattooing. Conclusions and importance We discuss management of complications for this new, previously unreported method of scleral tattooing using pen ink. Ophthalmologists should be aware of the presentation, possible complications, and management of these cases.

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