Rising Concern over Cosmetic Tattoos

Ortiz, Arisa; Alster, Tina S.

doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2011.02202.x

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“…The tattoos are black or multicolored and can be found all over the body, even as so-called permanent make-up [2]. There are many tattooed role models like football, pop or movie stars which has led to a broader cultural acceptance of tattoos.…”

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Adverse Reactions after Tattooing: Review of the Literature and Comparison to Results of a Survey

et al. 2013

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The number of tattooed people has substantially increased in the past years. Surveys in different countries reveal this to be up to 24% of the population. The number of reported adverse reactions after tattooing has also increased including infections, granulomatous and allergic reactions and tumors. However, the case reports do not reflect the frequency of adverse reactions. This review compares the medically documented adverse reactions published in 1991-2011 with the findings of a nation-wide survey that recently revealed the features and health problems associated with tattoos. To compare the data with the survey, the sex of patients was reported and the location and color of tattoos were evaluated. The results show clearly that colored tattoo inks are mainly responsible for adverse skin reactions and that tattoos on the extremities are involved most.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Adverse Reactions after Tattooing: Review of the Literature and Comparison to Results of a Survey

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“…Other than camouflage of disease in case of some diseases like vitiligo and alopecia, it is largely used for purposes of decoration [25].…”

Section: Female Genital Tattooingmentioning

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“…Even though these materials are not listed by any official authority, none of them are allowed for subcutaneous application. Printer inks and automobile paints are also used to obtain coloured tattoo inks [25].…”

Section: Female Genital Tattooingmentioning

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Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Type 4

2015

J Androl Gynaecol

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World Health Organization has defined four types of Female genital mutilation/cutting. Type 4 defines all types of non-medical intervention on female genitals. This includes piercing, tattoos, pricking, scarring, incision and cauterization of female genitals. Gishiri incision is a special form of female genital incision practiced in Niger and Nigeria and carries significance as a preventable cause of urinary fistula.

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“…Estimates of prevalence of tattoos in current population ranges from 8.5% to 24% and 2% of them have adverse reactions. 2 Tattoo regret has been seen in large number of people who get their tattoo done for fashion without adequate psychological preparation. Various adverse inflammatory reactions to tattoo pigments have been reported and described like infections, allergic reactions, malignancies and others like flaring of existing dermatosis.…”

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confidence: 99%