Red tattoo reactions, a prospective cohort on clinical aspects

Abstract

underserved areas. In the future, these patients could have the ability to scan their lesions so that a dermatologist can print it out at their respective location. However, even in combination with 3D printing, teledermatology does not allow for the assessment of certain portions of the clinical examination, such as induration and warmth. Although 3D technology is studied and utilized in the dermatologic setting, it is not currently being used for the purposes described herein. Skin cells are routinely 3D printed to treat burns and wounds, but not to create replicas of cutaneous disease for the purpose of medical education or teledermatology measures. This article aims to highlight the incredible potential of 3D scanning and 3D printing in an effort to identify gaps in the current application of this useful technology.

Identification of pigments related to allergic tattoo reactions in 104 human skin biopsies

“…In a review of 405 patients with 493 tattoo reactions treated at the Bispebjerg University Hospital, Department of Dermatology, the “Tattoo Clinic” in Copenhagen, chronic allergic reactions were predominant and found in 37% of all reactions . This was confirmed in a study of 101 patients reported by the “Tattoo Clinic” in Amsterdam using the same diagnostic classification system . Dermatitis is a manifestation of a delayed‐type allergic response.…”

“…Allergy in tattoos is seen mainly in red colors and in shades of red . In a review of 405 patients with 493 tattoo reactions treated at the Bispebjerg University Hospital, Department of Dermatology, the “Tattoo Clinic” in Copenhagen, chronic allergic reactions were predominant and found in 37% of all reactions .…”

“…Photochemical breakdown of pigments by UV or laser irradiation is suggested to contribute to tattoo allergy induction . In a cohort of 101 patients, 32% reported worsening of allergy symptoms after sun exposure, suggesting that sunlight might play a role in the development of allergic reactions . However, intermittent sun‐induced complaints are common in tattoos and occur at a similarly high rate .…”

Quantification of cutaneous allergic reactions using 3D optical imaging: A feasibility study

“…Most of the evaluated lesions had a diameter above 3 mm and an interpolation area below 600 mm 2 , see Figure . This study shows that the method is relevant for most, but not all allergic tattoo reactions …”

“…The 3D optical scan method shows in follow‐up significant changes in elevation and volume, as can be seen in Figure . These results were not compared to the clinical outcome of the treatment as assessed by the dermatologist, since the clinical outcome is greatly dependent on the subjective parameter itch, and itch is not measured using our method. However, the quantification of lesions could be used as an objective marker in the evaluation of treatment.…”