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This case reports on localized granulomas from red tattoo ink, indicating caution with laser therapy.
Tattoo granulomas are chronic inflammatory reactions to exogenous pigments, most frequently involving red ink due to its higher antigenic potential. 1,2We report a localised granulomatous reaction confined exclusively to red pigment and discuss the cautious use of Q-switched neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser therapy.
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