Patients with tattoo reactions have reduced quality of life and suffer from itch

Abstract

Sufferers of tattoo reactions have reduced quality of life and are often burdened by itching attaining the level of other cumbersome afflictions recognized as dermatological diseases associated with itch. Tattoo reactions warrant diagnosis and treatment with same professional intent shared with other skin diseases.

Granulomatous tattoo reactions in permanent makeup of the eyebrows

“…Although permanent makeup is common and regarded safe, it may still cause adverse skin reactions, including infections, allergic reactions, and autoimmune diseases such as sarcoidosis. Regardless of the size of the affected area, tattoo reactions cause a reduced quality of life …”

Patch test study of 90 patients with tattoo reactions: Negative outcome of allergy patch test to baseline batteries and culprit inks suggests allergen(s) are generated in the skin through haptenization

“…The reactions have a range of clinical manifestations and possible mechanisms, with infection and suspected allergy being prominent. Chronic reactions are associated with fiery itching and a reduced quality of life, in line with other chronic dermatoses . In a recent review, Kluger and Koljonen found no risk of cutaneous malignancy associated with the pigments of tattoos .…”

Tattoo: inoculating lupus vulgaris

“…3 Complications of tattoos can also be divided into cutaneous or systemic and can have an impact on the quality of life. 4 Cutaneous complications can occur either immediately or be delayed hypersensitivity reaction to tattoo ink. The infection may be introduced into the skin during the breach of the epidermal barrier.…”