Pruritic Papulonodules Following Tattoo Application

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Carlos J Sarriera-Lazaro
New York Medical College

Bijan Safai
New York Medical College

Keywords

non-tuberculous atypical mycobacteria, tattoo, granulomatous dermatitis, mycobacterium chelonae, histopathology

Abstract

Abstract not available.

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Aug 29, 2020
DOI https://doi.org/10.25251/skin.4.5.18

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Sarriera-Lazaro, C. J., & Safai, B. (2020). Pruritic Papulonodules Following Tattoo Application. SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine, 4(5), 476–477. https://doi.org/10.25251/skin.4.5.18
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Vol. 4 No. 5 (2020): September Issue & Poster Presentations (FCPANP20® Dermatology Conference)
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