Pigments in American Tattoo Inks and their Propensity to Elicit Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Tattoos have become increasingly common in the United States. Historically, tattoo inks were comprised of metallic pigments which had the potential to cause allergic contact dermatitis. Data have been lacking on the current use of these pigments in tattoo ink.

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