A Generalized Mercurial (Cinnabar) Reaction Following Tattooing

Lichenoid Delayed Hypersensitivity Reactions in Tattoos

“…Studies by Madden (1939) showed that such reactions could produce allergic granulomas, and Rostenberg et al (1950) showed causation by sensitivity to various metallic or dye pigments. Tbe capacity of such materials to give rise to systemic specific sensitivities was documented by Novy (1944), Sulzberger et al (1944), Swinney (1946), and Biro & Klein (1967). Rook & Thomas (1952) and Beerman & Lane (1954) summarized the data on inflammation in tattoos and clearly indicated that delayed hypersensitivity was one of a series of specific dermatological reactions that could involve a tattoo.…”

Magnetite tattoos

“…New bright-colored inks are being introduced at an unknown rate, and are often those most difficult to remove by laser treatment. Although most tattoos appear to be well tolerated, there are reports of infection, photosensitivity, acute, and chronic hypersensitivity reactions [19][20][21][22]. Tattoo ink is permanently taken up in lymph nodes in addition to the intended target organ, skin.…”