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Cutaneous manifestation of localized allergic contact dermatitis to tattoo pigment following laser treatment. Patient's laser-treated, left forearm (arch tattoo) shows erythematous, indurated plaque at site of laser tattoo removal.
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On exam, the left forearm (Figure 1) revealed a residual black and green tattoo with erythematous indurated plaques within the previously red areas.
Cutaneous manifestation of id reaction following laser treatment. Patient's untreated, right forearm (flower tattoo) showing erythematous, indurated papules (a) and proximal right forearm showing ill-defined, eczematous, erythematous papules, and plaques (b).
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The right forearm (Figure 2(a)) revealed an untreated flower-shaped tattoo with similar, but less severe findings within the red petals. Otherwise, multiple eczematous, excoriated papules, and patches were scattered over her trunk and extremities (Figure 2(b)).