title: Heavy metal and tattoo: an allergy and legislative problem.
abstract: We presented an interesting clinical case of a 23 years old man presented with a 2-week history of pruritus, erythema and papules on legs, arms and trunk. These lesions developed 2 months after tattooing. It showed positive patch test reaction to Copper and Disperse Blu.
authors.affiliation: Dermatology Unit, NESMOS Department, S. Andrea Hospital, University of Rome "Sapienza" Phone: +39 06 3377 5907 Fax: +39 06 3377 5378 E-mail: tammaroantonella@gmail.com.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tammaro
authors.affiliation: Dermatology Unit, NESMOS Department, S. Andrea Hospital, University of Rome "Sapienza"
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Cortesi
authors.affiliation: Dermatology Unit, NESMOS Department, S. Andrea Hospital, University of Rome "Sapienza"
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Pigliacelli
authors.affiliation: Medical student, Faculty of Medicine, Towson University, Towson City, Maryland, USA.
authors.forename: F R
authors.initials: FR
authors.lastname: Parisella
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Persechino
authors.affiliation: Dermatology Unit, NESMOS Department, S. Andrea Hospital, University of Rome "Sapienza"
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: De Marco
authors.affiliation: Dermatology Unit, NESMOS Department, S. Andrea Hospital, University of Rome "Sapienza"
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Persechino
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004396:Coloring Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003300:Copper / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000276:immunology; D003348:Cortisone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010328:Patch Tests; D013653:Tattooing / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D004396:Coloring Agents; D003300:Copper; D003348:Cortisone
keywords: allergy; copper; heavy metal; tattoo