title: Treatment modalities for allergic reactions in pigmented tattoos.
abstract: Decorative tattoos have become very popular. As a result, a higher number of hypersensitivity reactions are seen, caused by the mostly undeclared tattoo dyes. If local and intralesional therapy with corticosteroids is not effective, total excision was formerly considered the best approach. Selective laser therapy offers an alternative approach for removing the offending pigment. Case reports are used to illustrate the individual treatment options for removal of tattoos.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Kassel Hospital, Germany.
authors.forename: Julia
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zwad
authors.forename: Antje
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jakob
authors.forename: Christof
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gross
authors.forename: Rainer
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rompel
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000328:Adult; D004396:Coloring Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D013653:Tattooing / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D004396:Coloring Agents; D003879:Dermatologic Agents