JOURNAL ARTICLE

Melanoma concealed by tattoos: Analysis of ink pigmentation and advanced diagnostic methodologies.

  • Published In: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology, 2025, v. 39, n. 9. P. e820 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Kruczek, Wiktor; Pawlus, Zuzanna; Rutecka, Paulina; Kozik, Aleksandra; Frątczak, Aleksandra; Pietrauszka, Kornelia; Śnietura, Mirosław; Bergler‐Czop, Beata 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the dermatological concerns associated with tattoos, a practice with over 4,000 years of history. It discusses various tattoo-related skin lesions, including benign tumors like pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia and lymphoid reactions such as pseudolymphoma, as well as the challenges in diagnosing melanoma in tattooed skin. The text highlights the complications arising from the composition of tattoo inks, which may contain carcinogenic substances, and emphasizes the importance of thorough tattoo histories for accurate diagnosis to avoid unnecessary surgical interventions. It advocates for regular dermatologic surveillance and a multidisciplinary approach involving dermatologists, pathologists, and tattoo professionals to enhance early detection of malignancies in tattooed individuals. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology. 2025/09, Vol. 39, Issue 9, pe820
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Applied Sciences
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0926-9959
  • DOI:10.1111/jdv.20730
  • Accession Number:187526744
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