Abstract
Background:The incidence of tattoos has been increased markedly during the last 20 years.Aims:To analyze the patient files for severe adverse medical reactions related to tattooing.Settings:Academic Teaching Hospital in South-East Germany.Materials and Methods:Retrospective investigation from March 2001 to May 2012.Results:The incidence of severe adverse medical reactions has been estimated as 0.02%. Infectious and non-infectious severe reactions have been observed. The consequences were medical drug therapies and surgery.Conclusions:Tattooing may be associated with severe adverse medical reactions with significant morbidity. Regulations, education and at least hygienic controls are tools to increase consumer safety.
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