Tattoo allergy —diagnosis on a circuitous route?

DiscussionDiagnosis of tattoo allergy is challenging. The IVDK Tattoo Study  2.0 enables the identification of metals and pigments in skin samples, the preparation of individual patch test preparations with pigments, and the investigation of specific T lymphocytes in blood samples. In addition, assessment of the clinical relevance can be improved by exposure data and resu lts of laboratory diagnostics.
Source: Allergo Journal International - Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research