Tattoos: risks and complications, clinical and histopathological approach

• Main Authors: David Chalarca-Cañas (Author), Mario A. Caviedes-Cleves (Author), Luis A. Correa-Londoño (Author), Juan Pablo Ospina-Gómez (Author), Margarita M. Velásquez-Lopera (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Skin modification through tattoos is as old as humanity itself. However, this trend is on the rise, and with the use of different types of pigments and application practices, both cutaneous and systemic complications can arise. Adverse reactions can be grouped into five classes:...