Adverse Reactions to Permanent Eyeliner Tattoo

Vagefi, M. Reza; Dragan, Laryssa; Hughes, Susan M.; Klippenstein, Kimberly A.; Seiff, Stuart R.; Woog, John J.

doi:10.1097/01.iop.0000196713.94608.29

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“…Unlike eczematous hypersensitivity tattoo reactions which have patch tests that may be positive, granulomatous and lichenoid tattoo reactions are more commonly associated with negative patch test results. A granulomatous reaction seen in violet areas of a tattoo contained aluminum particles 9 and permanent eyeliner tattoos are also reported to cause granulomatous reactions 10,11 …”

Section: Granulomatous and Lichenoid Reactionsmentioning

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Cutaneous allergic reactions to tattoo ink

Kaur

Kirby²,

Maibach

2009

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Tattoo artists use many compounds to create tattoo pigment and several allergic reactions can occur as a result of these additives. The compositions of many inks have been identified; however, as new mixtures are created it becomes difficult to identify the specific ingredients in a particular ink. Allergic reactions to a particular pigment can manifest in several ways including allergic contact dermatitis and photoallergic dermatitis. Subsequently, tattoo ink or pigment allergy reactions can be classified as acute inflammatory reactions, allergic hypersensitivities, and granulomatous, lichenoid, and pseudolymphomatous types of reactions. This paper will review the clinical manifestations and the most common compounds associated with cutaneous reactions to tattoo ink.

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Section: Granulomatous and Lichenoid Reactionsmentioning

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Cutaneous allergic reactions to tattoo ink

Kaur

Kirby²,

Maibach

2009

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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“…Permanent eyeliner tattoos have become increasingly common; however, certain complications of such tattoos have been reported in the ophthalmic literature (4). These include minor technical issues such as misapplication of the pigment with resultant anterior placement in the skin under the eyelashes, posterior placement in mucocutaneous tissue, poor distribution of the pigment and pigment fanning (4).…”

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“…These include minor technical issues such as misapplication of the pigment with resultant anterior placement in the skin under the eyelashes, posterior placement in mucocutaneous tissue, poor distribution of the pigment and pigment fanning (4). More severe complications, such as cilia loss, eyelid scarring and infections have also been reported (4). Permanent eyeliner tattoo application may cause instability of the tear film and ocular surface disease through meibomian gland dysfunction and loss (5).…”

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Bilateral diffuse lamellar keratitis triggered by permanent eyeliner tattoo treatment: A case report

Liu

Zhou

et al. 2017

Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine

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Diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) is a sterile inflammation of the cornea, which may occur after laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery. Little is known about the association of DLK with permanent eyeliner tattoo. The present case report describes the case of a 37-year-old Chinese woman who developed severe foreign body sensation in both eyes 1 week after receiving bilateral permanent eyeliner tattoo treatment. The patient had received bilateral LASIK surgery 10 years previously. Slit-lamp biomicroscopy revealed diffused granular infiltrates precipitated around the edge of the corneal flaps in both eyes. After topical treatment, DLK persisted. Therefore, the patient underwent surgery to remove the corneal epithelium around the DLK lesion. There was no recurrence of the disease during the 3-month observation period. To our knowledge, this is the first case report describing a case of late-onset of DLK that was triggered by permanent eyeliner tattoo. Doctors should be aware of the diagnosis and treatment of this complication associated with the application of permanent eyeliner tattoo as the popularity of this cosmetic procedure increases.

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“…These include pseudo-lymphoma, lichenoid, granulomatous reaction, moderate acanthosis, scleroderma-like changes, pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia and allergic contact dermatitis [29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37].…”

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Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Type 4

2015

J Androl Gynaecol

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World Health Organization has defined four types of Female genital mutilation/cutting. Type 4 defines all types of non-medical intervention on female genitals. This includes piercing, tattoos, pricking, scarring, incision and cauterization of female genitals. Gishiri incision is a special form of female genital incision practiced in Niger and Nigeria and carries significance as a preventable cause of urinary fistula.

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Adverse Reactions to Permanent Eyeliner Tattoo

Cited by 38 publications

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Cutaneous allergic reactions to tattoo ink

Cutaneous allergic reactions to tattoo ink

Bilateral diffuse lamellar keratitis triggered by permanent eyeliner tattoo treatment: A case report

Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Type 4

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