Between 20% and 35% of patients with systemic sarcoidosis have skin lesions. One of the unusual cutaneous presentations of sarcoidosis is a granulomatous TATTOO reaction that may present alone or with other features of sarcoidosis. We present a case of sarcoidosis whom presented with multiple nodules on TATTOOd skin accompanied with facial pulsy, parotid enlargement and uveitis.      

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) may arise from skin damage caused by sunlight or ionizing radiation.1 This tumor may occur in a burn orvaccination scar. Other risk factors include chronic trauma, inflammation, and even after a single injury. BCC has been reported at the site of venipuncture and surgical scars.

Introduction: The immune response to laser TATTOO removal poses a significant challenge in its management, primarily due to its unpredictable nature, which can range from mild hypersensitivity reactions to severe anaphylaxis. Such responses can potentially hinder the effectiveness of laser TATTOO removal procedures. Therefore, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the immune response to TATTOO removal using laser techniques is of utmost importance to develop more efficient management strategies. This study aims to address this need by analyzing eight carefully selected articles obtained through a thorough literature review. Methods: To explore the immune response associated with laser techniques in TATTOO removal, we employed a rigorous research methodology. A thorough literature review was conducted using reputable search engines such as Google Scholar, SagePub, and PubMed to collect relevant articles. Initially, 788 potential articles were identified through this process. Following meticulous scrutiny, only eight articles that met stringent inclusion criteria were selected for our study. This meticulous selection process ensures that the information presented here is derived from high quality and pertinent research. Results: Based on the analysis of the eight selected articles, our findings illuminate the various immune responses that emerge following TATTOO removal using laser techniques. These responses include hypersensitivity reactions, allergic manifestations, and, in certain instances, anaphylaxis. Hypersensitivity reactions typically manifested as erythema, edema, and pruritus, while allergic responses were observed in the form of urticaria. In summary, our study highlights that the immune response to laser TATTOO removal primarily elicits hypersensitivity and, in some cases, anaphylaxis reactions. Conclusion: Our study underscores the significance of clinicians being vigilant regarding potential immune responses during laser TATTOO removal. It is crucial to closely monitor patients to promptly address any adverse reactions. Further research holds the potential to enhance our understanding, paving the way for improved management strategies that can enhance patient safety and treatment success.

TATTOOs are rooted in ancient social rite, which in the past were treated as rite of passage, but nowadays, most signify aesthetic concepts and acts of protest. These bodily writings testify to the representation of various functions of the body and an example of individual agency in the right to control and ownership of the body. The present research seeks to explore women’, s reasons and interpretation of TATTOO and its meaningful redefinition. In this research, the qualitative method and Grounded theory were used for implementation and data analysis. The participants of this research were 12 women from 19 to 36 years old in Yazd who were selected by purposeful sampling method. The collected data from semi-structured interviews were analyzed during open, axial, and selective coding process, which obtained 8 main categories. These categories include connote, self-expression, normative body, influence of neighbors (contact impact or juxtaposition effect), observational parts, symbolic signifiers, pleasure seeking and the prevention custom and tradition, which ultimately, the final category of iconoclastic Self-determination derived from integration of the main categories.

A 29 year old man with a blue TATTOO since 8 years ago was referred to our dermatology clinic.For removal of this TATTOO, dermabrasion and liquid nitrogen was tested before, without desirable result. What is the best method for removal of this blue TATTOO.

Background and objective: TATTOOing is a risk factor for occurrence of viral infections. In order to determine the prevalence of viral infections in women who had a history of TATTOOing, this study was conducted.Material and methods: In this cross-sectional study, in a time period of 2 years from July 2004 to September 2006, a total of 63 women who had a history of TATTOOing were selected. They were the women, who fitted the selection criteria. These criteria included; having no history of vaccination against hepatitis B and no history of hepatitis, icterus, blood transfusion, blood let, surgery, injection drug use and no history of hepatitis in the husbands in married women. After recording the demographic data, blood sample was drawn from each case. Then sera were evaluated with ELISA method for HBsAg and anti-HBc (Kit Dia sorin bio-medica) and antibody against HCV and HIV. Positive samples for HCV and HIV were also confinned by western blot.Results: Among 63 cases with history of TATTOOing, 5 cases (7.9 %) were positive for HBsAg. Anti-HBc was seen in 33.3% of subjects. Two cases were positive for anti-HCV. HCV infection was confirmed by western blot in only one case. HIV test was positive in two cases. In recent group, one case had a history of immigration for one year to a neighbour country but this test did not confinn by western blot because she did not assist us for more evaluation.Conclusion: Although, the sample size was small, but upon present results, TATTOOing could be a potent risk factor for occurrence of infection.

The purpose of this article is survey of Sociological factors affecting to TATTOO in Kermanshah. The research method is descriptive with emphasis of survey and data-collecting instrument is structured questionnaires. Statistical society is all men 15 years and over in Kermanshah at least once to have a TATTOO is. 350 persons were selected using formula Cochran sampling data was collected through snowball sampling. To calculate the validity of face validity and Cronbach's alpha was used to estimate the reliability of the technique. Using SPSS software using statistical techniques appropriate to the assessed variables were analyzed. Results show that self-esteem, deprivation sense, tendency to disguise, religious tendency have been significant relationship with TATTOO. The results of the compare means show that marital status, modeling, social class and education level have a significant impact on TATTOO.

Purpose-TATTOOing is a socio-cultural issue that has been common in traditional and modern societies with different methods, purposes and patterns from ancient times to the modern era. In Iran, TATTOOs are seen among many women and men. The main purpose of the research is to study the reasons for TATTOOing in Iranian society using Qualitative meta-synthesis researchMethodology-in the time span of 23 years (from 2022-1989); the analysis of 40 articles, dissertations, bookalitativs and research projects.Findings-The results show that social (deviant behavior, differential bonding, gaining social status, social anomie); cultural (therapeutic-medical, transfer of cultural meaning and message, cultural belonging, cultural anomie); Psychological (psychological panic, psychological anomie, personal pleasure) and background factors (marital status, social class, education level, sex, age, job, place of residence, unemployment, income) have been effective in the trend of TATTOOing. Based on this, TATTOOing in Iran, according to the combined results of researches, is a multi-constructed issue and has many cultural, social and psychological reason.