[Cosmetic dermopigmentation. The pigment stays ... as do regrets].
BACKGROUND
Cosmetic dermopigmentation designates tattooing of the superficial derma with pigments in order to obtain an aesthetic effect. We observed two cases illustrating the inconveniences of this technique.


METHODS
Two women underwent dermopigmentation on the face in a beauty institution to create pseudo-freckles. Definite macular hyperpigmentation occurred with dyschromia in both subjects.


CONCLUSIONS
There is a major risk in subjects who undertake dermopigmentation of freckles and/or naevus, a practice which should be discouraged by dermatologists.
Paul
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Service de Dermatologie, Hôpital Henri-Mondor, Créteil.
Wolkenstein
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P
Prudhomme
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P
Cosnes
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A
De Prost
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Y
Revuz
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J
D000328:Adult; D004954:Esthetics; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D005296:Ferrous Compounds / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010860:Pigments, Biological / Q000009:adverse effects; D012880:Skin Pigmentation; D013653:Tattooing / Q000009:adverse effects
D005296:Ferrous Compounds; D010860:Pigments, Biological; C034236:ferrous oxide
La dermopigmentation cosmétique. Le pigment reste ... et les regrets aussi.