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Mercredi, 25 Janvier 2012 08:49 |
Tattoo Reactions (Overview)
eMedicine.com, 2011
Rare iatrogenic tattoos have developed after the use of Monsel solution or ferric chloride for coagulation purposes.
In the past, decorative tattoos were primarily seen in men, especially in groups such as sailors and members of the armed forces; however, they are increasingly observed in young professionals of both sexes.
The components of many tattoo pigments have been identified, although new formulations continue to be created (see ).
Complications resulting from decorative tattoos are relatively rare considering the popularity of tattooing; however, the introduction of foreign substances into the skin can result in a toxic or immunologic response.
In addition to the transmission of infectious disease, reactions to tattoo pigments have also been described.
These reactions include acute inflammatory reaction; allergic hypersensitivity; and granulomatous, lichenoid, and pseudolymphomatous types of histopathologic reactions.
Tattoo removal may be accomplished by a variety of methods and may be initiated whether the tattoo is responsible for an adverse reaction in the skin or for significant feelings of regret.
Transmission of Infection Tattoos are executed by professional tattoo artists using an electric needle to introduce particles of pigment into the dermis.
Although significant infection secondary to tattoos is currently unusual, infection may be introduced into the skin during the breach of the epidermal barrier.
Pyogenic infection resulting in erysipelas and gangrene were a problem in the past, but localized skin infection secondary to gram-positive bacteria is seldom serious today.
By using a previously used and infected tattoo needle, inoculation with vaccinia and human papilloma virus has been responsible for localized disease by passing the disease from one person to the next.
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