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Tattoo Reactions  Author: Terrence Keaney, MD, FAAD; Chief Editor: Dirk M Elston, MD   Fuente: Medscape Nota: sin traducción al español para respetar el artículo original Overview A tattoo is the deposition of exogenous pigment into the skin or the accidental entry of pigmented material. Accidental tattooing may occur after abrasion injuries introducing asphalt, graphite, or carbon into the injured skin. Rare iatrogenic tattoos have developed after the use of ferrous subsulfate solution (Monsel solution) for coagulation purposes. While traumatic tattoos are not rare, decorative tattoos are more common. Decorative tattooing has been practiced for thousands of years for artistic and cosmetic purposes. Tattoos are executed by professional tattoo artists using an electric needle to introduce particles of pigment into the dermis. The amateur tattoo artist may use any pointed object to place particles of ink. Tattooing remains a common custom in various...