Shocking Reason for Man’s Terrifying Medical Mystery Revealed
The Daily Beast • • health
Key Points:
- A 36-year-old Polish man developed severe allergic reactions, including loss of sweating ability, body hair, and vitiligo, caused by red ink tattoos.
- Researchers found that around 6 percent of people experience allergic reactions to tattoo inks, particularly red ink containing azo dyes.
- The man's condition improved after removal of the red ink tattoo and treatment with immunosuppressive drugs, though sweat gland damage remains.
- Doctors emphasized the need for stricter regulations on tattoo ink composition, noting the EU's 2022 legislation restricting harmful chemicals in tattoo inks.
- Azo dyes in red tattoo inks are linked to increased allergy risks and may contain mutagenic and carcinogenic substances.
