Sequels to tattoo removal by caustic products

Carlsen, Katrina Hutton; Serup, Jørgen

doi:10.1111/srt.12578

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“…10 Caustic, strongly acidic, or strongly oxidant products for tattoo removal are marketed as cosmetic products, and on free sale despite the obscure dose-effect control and the very high risk of scars. 11,12 Laser removal requiring 8-12 treatment sessions, and given with a minimum interval of 6 weeks, is expensive and cumbersome to fulfill, and there is therefore a need for new or supplementary methods.…”

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High‐frequency (20 MHz) high‐intensity focused ultrasound: New ablative method for color‐independent tattoo removal in 1‐3 sessions. An open‐label exploratory study

Serup

Bove²,

Zawada³

et al. 2020

Skin Research and Technology

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High‐frequency (20 MHz) high‐intensity focused ultrasound: New ablative method for color‐independent tattoo removal in 1‐3 sessions. An open‐label exploratory study

Serup

Bove²,

Zawada³

et al. 2020

Skin Research and Technology

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“…Last decade, a (renewed) trend of alternative tattoo removal has emerged, including caustic removal cremes containing lactic acid or other chemicals. These aggressive products are not well studied and can cause severe ulceration and scarring 45 …”

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Complications of tattoos and permanent makeup: overview and analysis of 308 cases

Bent

Rauwerdink

Oyen

et al. 2021

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Background: Worldwide 10-20% of the population is tattooed. However, tattoo complications can occur, such as allergic tattoo reactions, infections, and manifestations of autoimmune dermatoses. Despite the growing popularity of tattoos and changes in tattoo ink composition over the last decades, little is known about these complications, its clinical aspects, pathomechanism, and relative occurrence.Objective: The aim of this article is to describe the types and clinical aspects of dermatological tattoo complications, its relative occurrence and underlying conditions. Methods:We performed a retrospective cohort study enrolling all patients with tattoo complications from the Tattoo Clinic. Tattoo complications were categorized into infections, inflammatory tattoo reactions, neoplasms, or miscellaneous reactions and correlated to clinical data.Results: Of the total of 326 patients, 301 patients were included with 308 complications. The majority of the complications were chronic: 91.9%. Allergic red tattoo reactions and chronic inflammatory black tattoo reactions (CIBTR) accounted for 50.2% and 18.2%, respectively, of all tattoo complications. Of these CIBTR reactions, extracutaneous involvement was found in 21.4%, including tattoo-associated uveitis (7.1%) and systemic sarcoidosis (14.2%). Of all black tattoo reactions, systemic sarcoidosis was found in 7.8%. Conclusion:Tattoos can cause a wide range in complications that may start years after getting the tattoo. The most frequent tattoo reactions are allergic red tattoo reactions and chronic inflammatory black tattoo reactions, making these the most relevant for the dermatologist. CIBTR have a high percentage of multi-organ involvement, and therefore, screening for sarcoidosis, including ocular involvement, is advised.

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“…Concerning complications of tattoo removal processes, particularly conventional non-laser methods, can result in chronic scarring, redness, and itching and dyspigmentation. This is another scenario in which victims seek additional medical, surgical, and psychological treatments [76].…”

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Tattoos in Psychodermatology

Altunay

Mercan

Özkur

2021

Psych

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Tattooing is a permanent form of body art applied onto the skin with a decorative ink, and it has been practiced from antiquity until today. The number of tattooed people is steadily increasing as tattoos have become popular all over the world, especially in Western countries. Tattoos display distinctive designs and images, from protective totems and tribal symbols to the names of loved or lost persons or strange figures, which are used as a means of self-expression. They are worn on the skin as a lifelong commitment, and everyone has their own reasons to become tattooed, whether they be simply esthetic or a proclamation of group identity. Tattoos are representations of one’s feelings, unconscious conflicts, and inner life onto the skin. The skin plays a major role in this representation and is involved in different ways in this process. This article aims to review the historical and psychoanalytical aspects of tattoos, the reasons for and against tattooing, medical and dermatological implications of the practice, and emotional reflections from a psychodermatological perspective.

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Sequels to tattoo removal by caustic products

Cited by 11 publications

References 21 publications

High‐frequency (20 MHz) high‐intensity focused ultrasound: New ablative method for color‐independent tattoo removal in 1‐3 sessions. An open‐label exploratory study

High‐frequency (20 MHz) high‐intensity focused ultrasound: New ablative method for color‐independent tattoo removal in 1‐3 sessions. An open‐label exploratory study

Complications of tattoos and permanent makeup: overview and analysis of 308 cases

Tattoos in Psychodermatology

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