Are Some Metals in Tattoo Inks Harmful to Health? An Analytical Approach
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.2c00323
Abstract: Tattoo application is widely performed all over the world; however, injection of coloring substances into the skin as metals may pose a risk for allergies and other skin inflammations and systemic diseases. In this context,… read more here.
Keywords: metals tattoo; inks harmful; health analytical; harmful health ... See more keywords
Formaldehyde Release From Predispersed Tattoo Inks: Analysis Using the Chromotropic Acid Method
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DOI: 10.1097/der.0000000000000663
Abstract: Background Allergic contact dermatitis to tattoo ink may last from weeks to years. Formaldehyde is a strong sensitizer that may be present in predispersed tattoo inks. Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate… read more here.
Keywords: chromotropic acid; predispersed tattoo; formaldehyde; tattoo inks ... See more keywords
Chemical composition and distribution of tattoo inks within tattoo‐associated keratoacanthoma
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DOI: 10.1111/jdv.16220
Abstract: Carcinogenic risk of tattoo inks remains unclear and their composition are poorly regulated. Various types of carcinogenic compounds can be found in tattoo inks, including primary aromatic amines (PAA), cleavage products of organic azo-colorants, found… read more here.
Keywords: distribution tattoo; tattoo; chemical composition; composition distribution ... See more keywords
Identification of organic pigments in tattoo inks and permanent make-up using laser desorption ionisation mass spectrometry
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DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.13035.2
Abstract: Nowadays, about 12% of the European and 20% of the US population are tattooed. Rising concerns regarding consumer safety, led to legal restrictions on tattoo and permanent make-up (PMU) inks. Restrictions also include bans on… read more here.
Keywords: laser desorption; mass spectrometry; permanent make; desorption ionisation ... See more keywords
Determination of the Phototoxicity Potential of Commercially Available Tattoo Inks Using the 3T3-neutral Red Uptake Phototoxicity Test
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DOI: 10.4274/tjps.galenos.2021.86344
Abstract: Objectives Tattooing is an ancient practice and its popularity has been increasing in the recent years. After tattooing, complications may occur related to compose tattoo inks. In this study, the phototoxicity potential of the blue,… read more here.
Keywords: available tattoo; phototoxicity; tattoo inks; commercially available ... See more keywords