title: The art of tattooing and the science of tattoo removal.
abstract: In recent years there has been a dramatic increase in body tattooing among all socioeconomic groups. This paper describes the techniques of tattooing, the public health implications, methods for removal of tattoos.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Missouri-Columbia, USA. holmanjd@health.missouri.edu
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Holman
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Edison
mesh_terms: D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D013653:Tattooing / Q000009:adverse effects*