BACKGROUND: Permanent makeup is becoming more and more popular. The procedures, however, bear some medical risks. AIMS: We will describe possible adverse effects of the procedure. METHODS: This is a report of clinical observations. RESULTS: We report about two women aged 26 and 47 years, who developed nodules with some delay after permanent tattooing the eyebrows. Clinical, histologic, and laboratory investigations revealed a noninfectious granulomatous reaction not responding to topical calcineurin inhibitor but corticosteroids in the younger patient. In the other woman, an infection by Mycobacterium haemophilum could be identified. A triple combination of clarithromycin, ciprofloxacin, and rifampicin succeeded in clearance of the lesions. CONCLUSIONS: Adverse reactions after permanent makeup need a medical evaluation to identify health risks and initiate early treatment.
BACKGROUND: Permanent makeup is becoming more and more popular. The procedures, however, bear some medical risks. AIMS: We will describe possible adverse effects of the procedure. METHODS: This is a report of clinical observations. RESULTS: We report about two women aged 26 and 47 years, who developed nodules with some delay after permanent tattooing the eyebrows. Clinical, histologic, and laboratory investigations revealed a noninfectious granulomatous reaction not responding to topical calcineurin inhibitor but corticosteroids in the younger patient. In the other woman, an infection by Mycobacterium haemophilum could be identified. A triple combination of clarithromycin, ciprofloxacin, and rifampicin succeeded in clearance of the lesions. CONCLUSIONS: Adverse reactions after permanent makeup need a medical evaluation to identify health risks and initiate early treatment.
Authors: Sunghyun Yoon; Sandeep Kondakala; Seong Won Nho; Mi Sun Moon; Mei Chiung J Huang; Goran Periz; Ohgew Kweon; Seongjae Kim Journal: Microorganisms Date: 2022-04-15