Most medical examiners and pathologists who routinely perform autopsies identify tattoos on a daily basis. However, these dermagraphics generally are given only cursory inspection and description, if at all, although many pathologists photograph particularly unique, unusual, or bizarre examples. From a medicolegal perspective, these permanent skin designs are most often used as identification m...

Tattoos are well known to cause skin problems and the number of reported adverse reactions after tattooing has increased. Illegally imported tattoo ink is unrestrained and can contain unknown ingredients and contamination thereby posing a serious health hazard. We present a case illustrating the risk of pronounced phototoxic allergic reaction and other severe complications after using home kit ...

Since the 1960s tattooing has become increasingly popular in mainstream American society (Rubin, 1988; Schildkrout, 2004). Explanations for this phenomenon include expressing individuality and gaining acceptance into a subculture (Blanchard, 1991; Gagne & Orend, 2009). Although research has demonstrated that spirituality can influence tattooing practices (Caplan, 2000; Swartz, 2006), few studie...

For centuries, a number of Catholic Croat women from the territory modern day Bosnia and Herzegovina have participated in traditional form tattooing. Rooted socio-political context marked by rule Ottoman Empire (16th–19th century), it was believed that symbols would offer protection against kidnapping Turks. While practice carried on, outliving its creation, entered into slow decline; today not...

BACKGROUND The incidence and mortality from necrotizing fasciitis (NF) are increasing in New Zealand (NZ). Triggered by a media report that traditional Samoan tattooing was causing NF, we conducted a chart review to investigate the role of this and other predisposing and precipitating factors and to document NF microbiology, complications and interventions in NZ. METHODS We conducted a retros...

You have accessJournal of UrologyTrauma/Reconstruction/Diversion: Ureter (including Pyeloplasty) and Bladder Reconstruction fistula), Augmentation, Substitution, Diversion II (MP53)1 Sep 2021MP53-09 INDIA INK TATTOOING OF URETEROENTERIC ANASTOMOSES Mei Tuong, Tracey Krupski TuongMei Tuong More articles by this author , KrupskiTracey View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.00000000...

During tattooing, a high amount of ink is injected into the skin. Tattoo inks contain numerous substances such as coloring pigments, impurities, solvents, emulsifiers, and preservatives. Black amorphous carbon particles (carbon black), white titanium dioxide, azo or polycyclic pigments create all varieties color shades in visible spectrum. Some ingredients tattoo might be hazardous allergenic c...