Blast tattoos resulting from black powder firearms.
Blast tattoos occur when fragments of gunpowder are propelled into the skin during a firearm discharge. This unusual type of injury is often associated with accidents involving replica firearms. Some of the more superficially embedded powder fragments may be removed with dermabrasion; however, deeper fragments may cause permanent tattooing. Blast injuries to the face also have the potential of causing permanent eye injury.
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Department of Dermatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis.
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Fondak
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D000328:Adult; D001753:Blast Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D003869:Dermabrasion / Q000379:methods; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005389:Firearms; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries*; D013653:Tattooing