Skin sensitization and systemic quantitative risk assessment of nickel in tattoo ink.

Key Points

• To evaluate the risk of skin sensitization and systemic toxicity associated with nickel in tattoo ink.
• Conducted a risk assessment to evaluate sensitization potential of nickel in tattoo ink
• Analyzed existing data on nickel toxicity and exposure levels in tattoo applications
• Skin sensitization from nickel in tattoo ink is unlikely based on current evidence
• No expected non-cancer systemic toxicity from exposure to nickel in tattoo ink