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Molluscum contagiosum in tattoo area
Abstract
Tattoos cause many dermatological problems. These problems are sensitivity to sun, allergy to tattoo pigments, hepatitis B, C and Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) infections and other viral and bacterial infections. A 17-year-old male presented with papules on the right arm tattoo area, which occurred six weeks ago. In his personal history, it was learned that he had a tattoo four months ago. In dermatological examination, 1-2 mm umbilicate papules on the right forearm tattoo area. There is no significance in his medical and family history. The histopathological examination revealed viral inclusion bodies. The diagnosis of molluscum contagiosum was made on clinical and histopathological findings.
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Details
Primary Language
Turkish
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Case Report
Authors
Tuğçe Özkapu
0000-0002-2841-0437
Türkiye
Publication Date
September 13, 2021
Submission Date
July 17, 2020
Acceptance Date
February 7, 2021
Published in Issue
Year 1970 Volume: 60 Number: 3