Tattoo reactions-An epidemic on the surge: A report of 3 cases.

Sanghavi, Swapnil A; Dongre, Atul M; Khopkar, Uday S

Sanghavi, Swapnil A; Dongre, Atul M; Khopkar, Uday S.

Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol ; 2013 Mar-Apr; 79(2): 231-234

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-147433

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Tattooing has been practiced in India since ancient era. It has tremendous religious and spiritual significance. In addition, tattooing for cosmetic purposes has become quite popular in recent times. With this increasing trend, there is also an increased risk of adverse effects. Here, we have described two cases of lichenoid reaction developing to red ink in double- colored tattoos and a case of sarcoidal reaction to green tattoo.

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Adult; Epidemics; Female; Humans; Lichenoid Eruptions/diagnosis; Lichenoid Eruptions/epidemiology; Lichenoid Eruptions/etiology; Male; Sarcoidosis/diagnosis; Sarcoidosis/epidemiology; Sarcoidosis/etiology; Tattooing/adverse effects; Tattooing/trends; Young Adult

Green tattoo; lichenoid reaction; red tattoo; sarcoidal reaction; tattoo reactions

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Sarcoidosis / Tattooing / Female / Humans / Male / Lichenoid Eruptions / Adult / Young Adult / Epidemics Language: English Journal: Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol Year: 2013 Type: Article

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