title: A widespread allergic reaction to black tattoo ink caused by laser treatment.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This is the first reported case of a local and widespread reaction in a 39 year old woman, to black tattoo ink, induced by Q-switched laser treatment.
  
  
  METHODS
  A 39 year old woman was treated with the Q-switched Nd:YAG laser for removal of a decorative tattoo of her lower back.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Subsequent to laser treatment, a severe, widespread allergic reaction developed within and surrounding the treated tattoo.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Tattoo reactions subsequent to laser treatment should be considered in addition to reactions to topical antibiotics or wound dressings, following laser treatment of tattoos.
authors: Main Line Center for Laser Surgery, Ardmore, Pennsylvania.
authors: Eric F
authors: EF
authors: Bernstein
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D007281:Ink; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013653:Tattooing
keywords: allergy; black; ink; laser; tattoo; treatment