Distribution of nickel and chromium containing particles from tattoo needle wear in humans and its possible impact on allergic reactions

Abstract Background Allergic reactions to tattoos are amongst the most common side effects occurring with this permanent deposition of pigments into the dermal skin layer. The characterization of such pigments and their distribution has been investigated in recent decades. The health impact of tatto...

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Main Authors: Ines Schreiver, Bernhard Hesse, Christian Seim, Hiram Castillo-Michel, Lars Anklamm, Julie Villanova, Nadine Dreiack, Adrien Lagrange, Randolph Penning, Christa De Cuyper, Remi Tucoulou, Wolfgang Bäumler, Marine Cotte, Andreas Luch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
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XRF
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12989-019-0317-1