[Seborrheic keratosis erupting in a tattoo]

Ann Dermatol Venereol. 1998 Apr;125(4):261-3.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Introduction: Decorative tattoos have been associated with inflammatory reactions and transmission of infectious diseases. Cutaneous tumors have rarely been reported.

Case report: We report the case of a 26-year-old man who presented eruptive seborrheic keratoses strictly localized on the area of a decorative tattoo. No other lesion was present anywhere else on the cutaneous surface. Three years later the lesions remained stable.

Comments: To our knowledge, this is the first report of eruptive seborrhelc keratoses on a tattoo. In our observation, the role of human papillomavirus contamination during tattoo procedure is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Keratosis, Seborrheic / etiology*
  • Keratosis, Seborrheic / virology
  • Male
  • Papillomaviridae*
  • Papillomavirus Infections / virology*
  • Tattooing / adverse effects*
  • Tumor Virus Infections / virology*