Epidemiology of patch tested patients with permanent tattoos-A comparative analysis of 9693 IVDK patients (2020-2022).
Steffen SchubertEva OppelAndrea BauerC Schröder-KraftHarald LöfflerK StromMargitta WormRichard BransNicola WagnerY AngelaJohannes Geiernull nullPublished in: Contact dermatitis (2024)
The association between nickel sensitisation and permanent tattoos is probably confounded by past reactions to pierced costume jewellery. Socio-economic factors most probably contribute to the connection between tattoos, tobacco smoking, occupational or hand dermatitis, and being employed in particular occupational groups.