IV. Complications from Tattoos

Goldstein, F.A.C.P. Norman

doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.1979.tb00770.x

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“…The delay of onset, clinical presentation and histopathology were similar to what has been reported in the literature for more than 30 years [23,24] . Itch was almost constant and had an impact on the patient's quality of life [25] .…”

Section: Tattoo Allergy Is the Most Common Complication And Occurs Onsupporting

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Cutaneous Complications Related to Tattoos: 31 Cases from Finland

Kluger¹

2017

Dermatology

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nodules to complete infiltration of a colour. Lesions were itchy and sometimes painful. The reactions were lichenoid, granulomatous, pseudolymphomatous or less specific with a dermal lympho-histiocytic or plasmocytic infiltrate. Other diagnoses included tattoo blow-out (13%), melanoma within a tattoo, naevi within a tattoo (10% each), lichen planus (6%), granulomatous reaction with uveitis, sarcoidosis and dermatofibroma (3% each). Allergic tattoo reactions were mainly treated with local corticosteroid (CS) ointments, CS infiltration or surgical removal. Conclusion: This review is the largest series of tattoo complications in the Baltic area. It illustrates the wide spectrum of complications. Prospective, controlled therapeutic studies are necessary to assess the best treatment protocols for tattoo allergies and tattoo reaction management in general.

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Cutaneous Complications Related to Tattoos: 31 Cases from Finland

Kluger¹

2017

Dermatology

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“…10 In his review of the complications that arise with tattooing, Goldstein also mentioned the personal communications of Drs Ackermann and Menn on this topic. 9 Recently, a new case of KA was repoter occurring over a red part of tattoo before extending to the black part of it in a 30-year-old woman. 11 In all cases, 9-11 including our own, the lesion always developed in the red dye.…”

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“…These reactions are mainly lichenoid, granulomatous, sarcoidosis-like or pseudolymphomatous 1,2 and their development is highly variable, ranging from immediately to 45 years later. 3 Pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia (PH) [3][4][5][6][7] and morphea 8,9 have also been reported in a limited number of cases. Reports of keratoacanthoma (KA) occurring after tattooing are scarce.…”

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Keratoacanthoma occurring within the red dye of a tattoo

Kluger

Minier-Thoumin²,

Plantier

2008

J Cutan Pathol

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Keratoacanthoma (KA) is a common keratinizing squamous cell neoplasm of unknown origin characterized by rapid growth and spontaneous involution. Trauma‐induced forms have been observed with various types of skin injury. To our knowledge, reports of KA arising at tattoo sites are scarce in the literature. A 41‐year‐old woman with no medical history presented for a rapidly growing nodule confined to the red part of a tattoo located on the scapula. Histology showed a keratin‐filled cuplike crater with an epithelial proliferation (hyperkeratosis, parakeratosis, no keratinocyte atypia). An inflammatory infiltrate in the dermis composed of lymphocytes and histiocytes intermixed with red ink‐related exogenous pigments was noted. Lack of papillomatosis and viral inclusions ruled out the diagnosis of viral wart, absence of granulomatous reaction ruled out deep fungal or mycobacterial infection and lack of cytological atypia and frank architectural abnormalities did not favour a squamous cell carcinoma. KA should be included in the list of cutaneous complications related to tattooing. Diagnosis can be challenging as differential diagnoses include pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia and squamous cell carcinoma. Removal of the entire area, thorough histological examination and careful follow up are mandatory.

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“…Although tattoos are common, popular and usually well tolerated, cutaneous complications can occur. Several benign and malignant lesions may occur in tattoos, including verruca, granulomas, keratoacanthomas, squamous cell carcinomas, malignant melanomas and basal cell carcinomas 1,2 .…”

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