Verruca localization predominately in black tattoo ink: a retrospective case series

The bumpy face of che guevara: An interesting case

“…Considering the long latency period, they had ruled out inoculation of HPV during tattoo placement, but considered oxidative damage imparted by the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, present in the black dye, leading to an “immunocompromised district” for preferential growth of HPV after incidental contraction. [ 9 10 ] In our case, the whole tattoo was etched with black dye, explaining the extensive involvement of the tattooed area. Like Western literature, the present report reiterates the importance of sterility of the materials used for tattooing as well as the skin surface to avoid inoculation.…”

Seborrheic keratosis-like lesions localized to tattoo

“…The relative paucity of reports of similar SK-like lesions localized to tattoo markings underscores the novelty of this case. Most similarly published reports have involved verruca vulgaris associated with tattoos 4, 5…”

Tattoos and human papilloma virus: A case report of tattoo-associated flat warts (verrucae planae)

“…4,5,10 In particular, it appears that black tattoo ink has a higher risk of verrucae development and HPV infection. 7…”

“…1–3 Several cases of human papilloma virus (HPV) infections associated with tattoos have been reported. 4–7 It is believed that HPV infection in tattoos is attributable either to the inoculation of the area from the tattooing process or the immunomodulatory effects of the tattoo inks. Here we present a case of a 36-year-old man who developed verrucae plana within his 20-year-old tattoo.…”