Tattoos are defined as the introduction of exogenous pigments into the dermis in order to
produce a permanent design. This process may occur unintentional or may be deliberately …

Sarcoidosis is a multisystem, noncaseating granulomatous disorder of unknown cause with
skin as the second most common organ affected, occurring in 25% to 30% of cases reported …

Abstract Background/Aims: Tattooing is a global trend. Clinical knowledge of complications
is based on case reports collected over a century. Larger cohorts reflecting complications …

Abstract Background Worldwide 10–20% of the population is tattooed. However, tattoo
complications can occur, such as allergic tattoo reactions, infections, and manifestations of …

Safety of tattoos and permanent make-up (PMU)• 12% of Europeans have tattoos•
Tattoo/PMU ink contains chemicals which stay in the body for life• Adverse health effects like …

Abstract Background/Aims: Sarcoidosis is, from historical data, suggested to be more
prevalent among patients with tattoo reactions. We aimed to evaluate this association in a …

Background: Cutaneous complications related to permanent tattoos affect 2-30% of those
patients who have tattooed their skin. Little is known about the cases of tattoo complications …

Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease of unknown aetiology characterized by the presence of
non‐caseating epithelioid cell granulomas in multiple organs, mainly the lungs and the …

Tattooing is an ancient practice that enjoys continued popularity. Although a modern,
professionally performed tattoo is generally safe, complications can occur. A skin biopsy of …

During tattooing, a high amount of ink is injected into the skin. Tattoo inks contain numerous
substances such as the coloring pigments, impurities, solvents, emulsifiers, and …