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. 2021 Feb;20(2):602-604.
doi: 10.1111/jocd.13548. Epub 2020 Jun 29.

Tattoo: Ancient art and current problems

Giulio Gualdi  1 , Antonella Fabiano  2 , Ruggero Moro  3 , Anna Venturuzzo  2 , Paola Monari  2 , Piergiacomo Calzavara-Pinton  2 , Paolo Amerio  1
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Tattoo: Ancient art and current problems

Giulio Gualdi et al. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2021 Feb.

Abstract

The popularity of tattoos in the today's society brings with it a significant increase of the incidence of associated cutaneous reactions. Among the several complications that may occur after a tattooing procedure, allergic and photo-allergic reactions, infections, and Koebner phenomenon are the most common ones observed. Most of these complications may be avoided by identifying, before tattooing, the presence of risk factors or comorbidities that may increase the risk of their onset.

Keywords: aesthetic; complications; dermatology; tattoo.

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