Skin Reactions to Tattoos Years After Placement

Risk Factors for Delayed Reactions

• The composition of modern tattoo inks, which contain various chemicals and metals, may trigger delayed hypersensitivity reactions, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics 1

Management Approaches

• Antibiotic therapy is only indicated if secondary infection is present and is ineffective for primary allergic or inflammatory reactions, as stated by the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2