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. 2017 Dec;7(4):549-554.
doi: 10.1007/s13555-017-0197-y. Epub 2017 Aug 23.

HPV-47-Induced and Tattoo-associated Verrucae Planae: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature

Nathalie Krecké  1 , Sigrun Smola  2 , Thomas Vogt  1 , Cornelia Sigrid Lissi Müller  3
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HPV-47-Induced and Tattoo-associated Verrucae Planae: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature

Nathalie Krecké et al. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2017 Dec.

Abstract

The human papillomavirus (HPV), of which more than 200 different types have so far been identified, is an infectious disease impacting skin and mucous membranes. Several genera exist with distinct clinical impact. However, with ornamental tattoos increasing in popularity, a number of mostly cutaneous side effects have also been reported, such as infections, allergic reactions, or even a rise of malignant tumours within the tattoo. We report the first case of a β1-HPV-type infection in cutaneous lesions in terms of verrucae vulgares near a tattoo in an immunocompetent adult without pre-existing conditions, and discuss possible relationships and etiologic concerns of this association.

Keywords: HPV; Human papillomavirus; Tattoo; Viral warts.

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Hypopigmented, shiny maculae within a tattoo on the left upper forearm
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HE stain of lesional skin. a Original magnification ×200. Granular hyperkeratosis and hyperparakeratosis with cluster of keratinocytes with vacuolar cytoplasm, b original magnification ×400
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Anti-HPV stain (Clone K1H8; M3528, dilution 1:50, original magnification ×400). Corneocytes of stratum corneum display positive nuclear stain for human papilloma virus
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