Patch testing over tattoos.
BACKGROUND
There is little, if any, literature regarding placing and reading of patch-tests on tattooed skin.


METHODS
A patient whose entire back was covered with multiple tattoos was patch-tested.


RESULTS
Multiple positive patch-tests were seen with no apparent reduction in intensity related to tattooed skin.


CONCLUSIONS
If necessary, patch-tests can be placed and read on tattooed skin.
Fowler
Joseph F
JF
Department of Dermatology, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, USA.
McTigue
M Kathleen
MK
D000328:Adult; D001415:Back; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010328:Patch Tests / Q000379:methods; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D013653:Tattooing