A peculiar adverse reaction to blue pigment tattoo. (2nd August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tammaro, Antonella; Magri, Francesca; Chello, Camilla; Sernicola, Alvise; Luzi, Fabiola; De Marco, Gabriella; Raffa, Salvatore
• Is Part Of: Journal of cosmetic dermatology. Volume 19:Number 9(2020)
• Page Start: 2401
• Page End: 2403
• Publication Date: 2020-08-02
• Subjects: blue pigment -- side effect -- tattoo; Skin -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Lasers in surgery -- Periodicals; Skin -- Pathophysiology -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1111/jocd.13494
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1473-2130

Abstract

Abstract: The practice of tattooing dates back to 5000 years ago and is currently constantly growing. The most common pigment associated with tattoo complications is the red one. Another pigment, which could be associated with adverse reactions, even if less frequently than red, is blue. Traditionally, blue pigment contains cobalt, which causes allergic reactions. Here, we report a case of blue pigment granulomatous reaction in a 37‐year‐old male patient.