title: Rising concern over cosmetic tattoos.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  A rise in popularity of cosmetic tattoos has led to an increase in adverse reactions. Due to more pressing concerns, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not traditionally enforced its authority over tattoo inks.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To raise awareness of the dangers of cosmetic tattoos.
  
  
  METHODS
  We reviewed FDA policies regarding tattoo ink, different ink components, adverse reactions, and various treatment options for cosmetic tattoo removal.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  An increase in consumer complaints has prompted FDA investigation into tattoo inks and their safety. It is important that further complications be reported to the FDA to promote regulation of cosmetic tattoo inks.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of California at Irvine, Irvine, California, USA.
authors.forename: Arisa E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Ortiz
authors.forename: Tina S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Alster
mesh_terms: D016907:Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Systems; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007281:Ink; D012307:Risk Factors; D013653:Tattooing / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration