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Laser tattoo removal strategies: Part II: A review of the methods, techniques, and complications involved in tattoo removal.
Kassirer S, Zachary CB, Marini L, Adatto M, Landau M. Kassirer S, et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2025 Jul;93(1):19-32. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2024.05.097. Epub 2024 Jul 9. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2025. PMID: 38980249 Review.
The rising global popularity of cosmetic and corrective tattoos has concurrently led to an increased demand for their removal. While in the past, methods like surgical excision, chemical destruction, and dermabrasion were employed, lasers have emerged as a reliable and eff …
The rising global popularity of cosmetic and corrective tattoos has concurrently led to an increased demand for their removal. While …
Tattoo complaints and complications: diagnosis and clinical spectrum.
Serup J, Carlsen KH, Sepehri M. Serup J, et al. Curr Probl Dermatol. 2015;48:48-60. doi: 10.1159/000369645. Epub 2015 Mar 26. Curr Probl Dermatol. 2015. PMID: 25833625 Free article. Review.
Medical complications are dominated by allergy to tattoo pigment haptens or haptens generated in the skin, especially in red tattoos but also in blue and green tattoos. ...Tattoo complications include effects on general health conditions …
Medical complications are dominated by allergy to tattoo pigment haptens or haptens generated in the skin, especially in red …
Tattoo-Related Skin Reactions: Clinical Complications, Emerging Trends, and Management Strategies.
Mohammodu ZP, Abreu D, Bailey K, Council ML. Mohammodu ZP, et al. Mo Med. 2025 Nov-Dec;122(6):495-500. Mo Med. 2025. PMID: 41438931 Free PMC article. Review.
This article also examines emerging trends in cosmetic tattooing, such as scleral tattoos, microblading, and scar camouflage, noting both the benefits and potential complications. ...The growing field of cosmetic tattooing requires continued research i …
This article also examines emerging trends in cosmetic tattooing, such as scleral tattoos, microblading, and scar camouflage, …
Tattoo-associated complications.
Juhas E, English JC 3rd. Juhas E, et al. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2013 Apr;26(2):125-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2012.08.005. Epub 2012 Dec 31. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2013. PMID: 23287600
Tattoo rates in the United States have been rising in recent years, with an expected concomitant rise in tattoo-associated complications. ...Many complications may be avoided with proper counseling prior to tattoo placement, especially in high r …
Tattoo rates in the United States have been rising in recent years, with an expected concomitant rise in tattoo-associated …
Medical Complications of Tattoos: A Comprehensive Review.
Islam PS, Chang C, Selmi C, Generali E, Huntley A, Teuber SS, Gershwin ME. Islam PS, et al. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol. 2016 Apr;50(2):273-86. doi: 10.1007/s12016-016-8532-0. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol. 2016. PMID: 26940693 Review.
The aim of this study is to review the types and rates of medical complications of permanent tattoos. PubMed search and search dates were open ended. Acute local inflammation is the most common complication, but infections, allergic contact dermatitis, and ot …
The aim of this study is to review the types and rates of medical complications of permanent tattoos. PubMed search and search …
Tattoo complications in treated and non-treated psoriatic patients.
Grodner C, Beauchet A, Fougerousse AC, Quiles-Tsimaratos N, Perrot JL, Barthelemy H, Parier J, Maccari F, Beneton N, Bouilly-Auvray D, Ruer-Mulard M, Boulard C, Jacobzone C, Thomas-Beaulieu D, Pourchot D, Méry-Bossard L, Chaby G, Girard C, Duval-Modeste AB, Vermersch-Langlin A, Delaunay J, Marc S, Kemula M, Steff M, Bilan P, Liégeon AL, Aubert H, Solyga B, Kluger N, Mahé E; GEM Resopso. Grodner C, et al. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2020 Apr;34(4):888-896. doi: 10.1111/jdv.15975. Epub 2019 Oct 24. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2020. PMID: 31568596
OBJECTIVE: We aimed to evaluate the frequency of tattoo complications in patients with psoriasis and determine whether the occurrence of complications was associated with psoriasis status and treatments received at the time of tattooing. ...No severe …
OBJECTIVE: We aimed to evaluate the frequency of tattoo complications in patients with psoriasis and determine whether the occ …
Tattooist-Associated Tattoo Complications: "Overworked Tattoo," "Pigment Overload" and Infections Producing Early and Late Adverse Events.
Hutton Carlsen K, Sepehri M, Serup J. Hutton Carlsen K, et al. Dermatology. 2020;236(3):208-215. doi: 10.1159/000501962. Epub 2019 Sep 9. Dermatology. 2020. PMID: 31499492
Patients were examined clinically and classified with respect to the cause of complication. RESULTS: 147 (21%) tattooist and tattoo studio-related complications were recorded, i.e. excessive pigment installed in the dermis with "pigment overload" in 64 (9%), …
Patients were examined clinically and classified with respect to the cause of complication. RESULTS: 147 (21%) tattooist and tatto …
Tattooing: immediate and long-term adverse reactions and complications.
Dodig S, Čepelak-Dodig D, Gretić D, Čepelak I. Dodig S, et al. Arh Hig Rada Toksikol. 2024 Dec 29;75(4):219-227. doi: 10.2478/aiht-2024-75-3921. eCollection 2024 Dec 1. Arh Hig Rada Toksikol. 2024. PMID: 39718089 Free PMC article. Review.
Common tattoo inks may contain heavy metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and primary aromatic amines, toxic if exceeding permissible limits. ...Studies in humans mainly refer to case reports, but there are no epidemiological studies that would evaluate the potential …
Common tattoo inks may contain heavy metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and primary aromatic amines, toxic if exceeding permis …
Complications of decorative tattoo.
Shinohara MM. Shinohara MM. Clin Dermatol. 2016 Mar-Apr;34(2):287-92. doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2015.07.003. Epub 2015 Jul 11. Clin Dermatol. 2016. PMID: 26903190
Decorative tattoo is a popular practice that is generally safe when performed in the professional setting but can be associated with a variety of inflammatory, infectious, and neoplastic complications, risks that may be increased with current trends in home tatto …
Decorative tattoo is a popular practice that is generally safe when performed in the professional setting but can be associated with …
[Complications related to tattoo practice].
Kluger N, Fusade T. Kluger N, et al. Rev Prat. 2020 Mar;70(3):305-309. Rev Prat. 2020. PMID: 32877066 French.
Complications related to tattoo practice. Tattooing can result in a wide variety of complications, whose prevalence and incidence remain still unclear. Hypersensitivity reactions (or allergies) to tattoo pigments are currently the most common …
Complications related to tattoo practice. Tattooing can result in a wide variety of complications, whose prevale …
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