Dermatologic Complications with Body Art

Body piercings, tattoos, and permanent make-up have become very popular as a fashion statement in recent decades. This book guides the reader through the world of body art. An overview is first provided of the history and epidemiology of tattoos and piercings. Subsequent chapters go on to examine in detail the materials and devices used in various forms of body art, and the techniques employed. All relevant risks and potential complications are clearly described with the aid of color illustrations. Special attention is paid to allergic reactions and the management of complications. The closing chapter examines the techniques and devices used for tattoo removal, with a particular focus on the use of different lasers.



Table of contents
Introduction.- History and Epidemiology.- Materials: Metals and Dyes.- Tattoos: Procedures/Techniques-Complications.- Piercings: Procedures/Techniques-Complications.- Permanent Make-Up: Indications and Complications (with Focus in this chapter on Color Changes After Laser Treatment).- Techniques and Devices Used for Tattoo Removal.- Allergic Reactions to Pigments and Metals.- All Type of Allergic Manifestations Going from Contact-Allergy to Lichenoid and Granulomatous Reactions.- Including Allergies to Henna Tattoos.

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