[en] Ritual and artistic tattoos rely on the use of numerous pigments which are not all entirely inert once placed in the dermis. The compositions of some tattoo inks are identified. However, new but less well identified compounds appear on the market. Allergic reactions can be present under different aspects. They may correspond to allergic contact dermatitis or to photodermatitis. Other reactions include allergic hypersensitivity reactions as well as lichenoid, granulomatous or pseudolymphoma reactions. Pulsed light and laser are typically used for regular tattoo removal. These procedures are not indicated in inflamed tattoos. Indeed, the pigment dispersed during photolysis may perpetuate the reaction. Pseudotattoos due to the stratum corneum staining are frequently responsible for photoeczema.
Disciplines :
Dermatologie
Auteur, co-auteur :
FRANCHIMONT, Claudine ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Dermatopathologie
Hermanns, Jean-François ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences cliniques > Dermatopathologie
PIERARD, Gérald ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Dermatopathologie
Langue du document :
Français
Titre :
Reactions cutanees a l'encre de tatouage.
Titre traduit :
[en] Skin reactions to tattoo ink
Date de publication/diffusion :
2011
Titre du périodique :
Revue Médicale de Liège
ISSN :
0370-629X
eISSN :
2566-1566
Maison d'édition :
Université de Liège. Revue Médicale de Liège, Liège, Belgique
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