Delayed purpuric reaction following superficial dermabrasion.
A hemorrhagic reaction of unknown cause can occur approximately five weeks after superficial dermabrasion of tattoos. This reaction may lead to alarm in the patient and possibly to increased scarring the area treated. Intralesional corticosteroid injections have sped resolution. It is wise to forewarn patients of this potential complication of tattoo dermabrasion.
D000328:Adult; D003869:Dermabrasion / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005478:Flurandrenolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011693:Purpura / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D013653:Tattooing; D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide / Q000627:therapeutic use
D005478:Flurandrenolone; D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide