August 2019 PMID 31451117

Distribution of nickel and chromium containing particles from tattoo needle wear in humans and its possible impact on allergic reactions.

Ines Schreiver, Bernhard Hesse, Christian Seim, Hiram Castillo-Michel, Lars Anklamm, Julie Villanova, Nadine Dreiack, Adrien Lagrange, Randolph Penning, Christa De Cuyper, Remi Tucoulou, Wolfgang Bäumler, Marine Cotte, Andreas Luch

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Peak: 24 in Aug 2019
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What people are saying

Many discussions highlight significant concerns about health implications raised in the article, such as a user mentioning that they wish they had known about the study before getting a tattoo, indicating a personal connection to the topic. Additionally, phrases like 'heavy metal - literally' and 'next public health scandal' convey urgency and seriousness, emphasizing how the findings might provoke broader health discussions.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions reflect a general understanding and acceptance of the findings, with users indicating they believe there is a difference between the ink and the needle's wear.

InterestHigh interest

The topic sparked significant curiosity, as many users expressed concern and sought further information about health implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts show moderate engagement, with some users wanting more detailed scientific discussions or sharing personal anecdotes related to tattoo experiences.

ImpactHigh impact

There is a strong perception that the findings could have meaningful implications for public health regarding tattoos and potential allergic reactions.

Abstract in brief

  • Tattoo allergies are common, often linked to the metal components of tattoo needles, which contain sensitizing elements like nickel and chromium, but their effects on skin health haven't been extensively studied.
  • Recent research shows that tattoo needle wear particles, including those from nickel and other contaminants, can deposit in human skin and even migrate to lymph nodes, raising concerns about the potential health impacts.
  • The study suggests that the nickel contamination found in tattoo ink may not only come from pigments but also from wear on the tattoo needles, indicating a need for further investigation into how this contributes to tattoo allergies and systemic sensitization.

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Le Doc
@DrFranckClarot · X

Il va falloir se poser les bonnes questions ... les nano particules, c’est le prochain scandale sanitaire. « Les particules de chrome et de nickel (abrasion d'aiguilles de tatouage) migrent vers les ganglions et peuvent provoquer une hypersensibilité » https://t.co/fUyMnlo4jS

Aug 29, 2019 · 10 likes · 1 share · 79,231 followers View post →
Muggs ❎
@ElMuggs · X

@ProfPCDoherty It's not just ink it's the wear and tear of the tattoo needle itself. This study found that the tattoo needle was creating nanoparticles that then travel to the lymph nodes. Wish I'd known about this study prior to agreeing to get a tattoo. https://t.co/SjqBYDUn9f

Dec 11, 2021 · 10 likes · 7 shares · 201 followers View post →
olivetree aka Olivier Sandre
@Olive_Free · X

@JL_Vayssiere @Cosmetexpert @dlang57500 oui il y a eu deux études au synchrotron ESRF de Grenoble sur la diffusivité des encres (sur des échantillons de peau post-mortem), en 2017 et 2019: https://t.co/S6uRBAzoOQ https://t.co/IAJyXj56xK https://t.co/shKH7AlRFL

Nov 10, 2019 · 6 likes · 1 share · 2,738 followers View post →
Marc Arginteanu, MD
@ArginteanuMarc · X

when that butterfly landed on your lower back I bet you didn't think he might be poisonous new research suggests that tattoos may lead to deposition of toxic substances in your body https://t.co/9PcN1X2Qc2

Aug 29, 2019 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 35,399 followers View post →
BfR | Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung
@bfrde · X

Allergierisiko: Metallpartikel aus #Tätowiernadeln in der Haut erstmals nachgewiesen. Nickel- und chromhaltige Mikro- & Nanoteilchen aus Metall können sich in der Haut & in den #Lymphknoten ablagern. Zur Mitteilung: https://t.co/U7J1YWpcfQ Zur Studie: https://t.co/0XB2Jl8p0f https://t.co/5xfRphaF0T

Aug 27, 2019 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 10,142 followers View post →
Dominique Lang
@dlang57500 · X

Distribution of nickel and chromium containing particles from #tattoo needle wear in humans and its possible impact on allergic reactions https://t.co/S4Fz5QgQUr

Nov 10, 2019 · 5 likes · 5 shares · 7,018 followers View post →

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Goblin Queen
@Saraphinn · X

@CarlKistler @Grimezsz https://t.co/FKZ9p8XPSz. This is saying that it's in particular related to the TiO² in the ink, abrating the needles

Mar 4, 2025 · 2 likes · 817 followers View post →
palaniappan
@PalaniVairavan · X

RT @hope3org: #SuccessStory12 #Video1 Our medical students video on Tattoo and its side effects - https://t.co/LN3LmJCctR Go #hope3varsi…

Jan 15, 2023 · 1 share · 17 followers View post →
Berringa I Voted YES
@robertkaye11 · X

RT @ElMuggs: @ProfPCDoherty It's not just ink it's the wear and tear of the tattoo needle itself. This study found that the tattoo needle w…

Dec 13, 2021 · 7 shares · 1,014 followers View post →
Fran Soddell
@FranSoddell · X

RT @ElMuggs: @ProfPCDoherty It's not just ink it's the wear and tear of the tattoo needle itself. This study found that the tattoo needle w…

Dec 12, 2021 · 7 shares · 472 followers View post →
Jill Hall
@jellybean1934 · X

RT @ElMuggs: @ProfPCDoherty It's not just ink it's the wear and tear of the tattoo needle itself. This study found that the tattoo needle w…

Dec 12, 2021 · 7 shares · 2,697 followers View post →
Sally Forsstrom
@MalurusSally · X

RT @ElMuggs: @ProfPCDoherty It's not just ink it's the wear and tear of the tattoo needle itself. This study found that the tattoo needle w…

Dec 11, 2021 · 7 shares · 3,091 followers View post →
coonavass
@coonavass · X

RT @ElMuggs: @ProfPCDoherty It's not just ink it's the wear and tear of the tattoo needle itself. This study found that the tattoo needle w…

Dec 11, 2021 · 7 shares · 4,771 followers View post →
Dame Gül Rose
@dameroseli · X

RT @ElMuggs: @ProfPCDoherty It's not just ink it's the wear and tear of the tattoo needle itself. This study found that the tattoo needle w…

Dec 11, 2021 · 7 shares · 541 followers View post →
Muggs ❎
@ElMuggs · X

@ProfPCDoherty It's not just ink it's the wear and tear of the tattoo needle itself. This study found that the tattoo needle was creating nanoparticles that then travel to the lymph nodes. Wish I'd known about this study prior to agreeing to get a tattoo. https://t.co/SjqBYDUn9f

Dec 11, 2021 · 10 likes · 7 shares · 201 followers View post →
palaniappan
@PalaniVairavan · X

#SuccessStory12 #Video1 Our medical students video on Tattoo and its side effects - https://t.co/pnnvFQR8D1 Go #hope3varsity

Jul 12, 2021 · 17 followers View post →
hope3org
@hope3org · X

#SuccessStory12 #Video1 Our medical students video on Tattoo and its side effects - https://t.co/LN3LmJCctR Go #hope3varsity

Jul 12, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 32 followers View post →
hope3varsity
@hope3varsity · X

#SuccessStory12 #Video1 Our medical students video on Tattoo and its side effects - https://t.co/xChhfZAbiB Go #hope3varsity

Jul 12, 2021 · 1 like · 12 followers View post →
hope3varsity
@hope3varsity · X

Tattoo insights - Hope3 Varsity medical students Once think of getting tattoo we start to search for excellent designs and best place to get only. But we failed to take a look about "any health issues associated with it?" https://t.co/xChhfZAbiB A @hope3varsity initiative.

Jul 10, 2021 · 2 likes · 12 followers View post →
Ry
@ziLLaThAtHiLla · X

So apparently there is Nickle chromium, in tattoo needles and Nickle , chromium, mercury, and cobalt ink?!?! FYI I have 30 tattoos https://t.co/t94ws61spt

Oct 24, 2020 · 1 like · 234 followers View post →
zlm314
@zlm314 · X

@MarieJutteau Si ça t'interesse: le nickel peut venir des aiguilles et migrer dans le corps. (ça ne dit pas si c'est dangereux) : https://t.co/GF3AjfZbDO

Apr 17, 2020 · 76 followers View post →
Mozart_57
@Mozart_57 · X

RT @dlang57500: Distribution of nickel and chromium containing particles from #tattoo needle wear in humans and its possible impact on alle…

Nov 11, 2019 · 5 shares · 2,487 followers View post →
Lang Dominique
@puce57500 · X

RT @dlang57500: Distribution of nickel and chromium containing particles from #tattoo needle wear in humans and its possible impact on alle…

Nov 10, 2019 · 5 shares · 1,682 followers View post →
Infirmière 3.0
@infirmiere_3_0 · X

RT @dlang57500: Distribution of nickel and chromium containing particles from #tattoo needle wear in humans and its possible impact on alle…

Nov 10, 2019 · 5 shares · 1,136 followers View post →
RIP
@Verdi_57 · X

RT @dlang57500: Distribution of nickel and chromium containing particles from #tattoo needle wear in humans and its possible impact on alle…

Nov 10, 2019 · 5 shares · 1,401 followers View post →
Dominique Lang
@dlang57500 · X

RT @dlang57500: Distribution of nickel and chromium containing particles from #tattoo needle wear in humans and its possible impact on alle…

Nov 10, 2019 · 5 shares · 7,018 followers View post →
Dominique Lang
@dlang57500 · X

Distribution of nickel and chromium containing particles from #tattoo needle wear in humans and its possible impact on allergic reactions https://t.co/S4Fz5QgQUr

Nov 10, 2019 · 5 likes · 5 shares · 7,018 followers View post →
Dominique Lang
@dlang57500 · X

RT @Olive_Free: @JL_Vayssiere @Cosmetexpert @dlang57500 oui il y a eu deux études au synchrotron ESRF de Grenoble sur la diffusivité des en…

Nov 10, 2019 · 1 share · 7,018 followers View post →
olivetree aka Olivier Sandre
@Olive_Free · X

@JL_Vayssiere @Cosmetexpert @dlang57500 oui il y a eu deux études au synchrotron ESRF de Grenoble sur la diffusivité des encres (sur des échantillons de peau post-mortem), en 2017 et 2019: https://t.co/S6uRBAzoOQ https://t.co/IAJyXj56xK https://t.co/shKH7AlRFL

Nov 10, 2019 · 6 likes · 1 share · 2,738 followers View post →
Saara Muhammad
@saara_hypnosis · X

RT @Know4LIFE: Tattoo needles leave behind metal particles that spread to lymph nodes, study finds https://t.co/ekRC8AcYll #HealthIsWealth

Sep 29, 2019 · 3 shares · 373 followers View post →
Abdul Al Haqq Shakur
@AbdulShakur41 · X

RT @Know4LIFE: Tattoo needles leave behind metal particles that spread to lymph nodes, study finds https://t.co/ekRC8AcYll #HealthIsWealth

Sep 29, 2019 · 3 shares · 691 followers View post →
Calvin Muhammad
@CalvinMuhammad1 · X

RT @Know4LIFE: Tattoo needles leave behind metal particles that spread to lymph nodes, study finds https://t.co/ekRC8AcYll #HealthIsWealth

Sep 29, 2019 · 3 shares · 1,823 followers View post →
Knowledge for LIFE (Know4LIFE)
@Know4LIFE · X

Tattoo needles leave behind metal particles that spread to lymph nodes, study finds https://t.co/ekRC8AcYll #HealthIsWealth

Sep 29, 2019 · 1 like · 3 shares · 2,416 followers View post →
LDAMIANT
@LOVINGNWARM · X

#TattooNeedlesLeaveBehindMetalParticles that spread to lymph nodes, study finds https://t.co/tQKgEgPsYZ

Sep 29, 2019 · 502 followers View post →
Frank D’Elia
@FrankDElia7 · X

RT @jhan79601992: tattoos are heavy metal - literally https://t.co/FkrIAeTWX0

Sep 23, 2019 · 1 share · 2,701 followers View post →
dr. chicken behind all this
@bersenevv · X

https://t.co/Z28p8hf0S2

Sep 13, 2019 · 1 like · 283 followers View post →
PF Anderson @pfanderson@disabled.social
@pfanderson · X

Distribution of nickel and chromium containing particles from tattoo needle wear in humans and its possible impact on allergic reactions https://t.co/7jFUSNI9oH

Sep 11, 2019 · 10,789 followers View post →
(((Liz Ditz))). Mask up, y'all. Viruses are real.
@lizditz · X

RT @krebiozen: @nicriopeele @TakeThatCDC @FrankDElia7 @BlueLionBlog @jkellyca @katiebarthedoo1 @silversynergy @Monstercoyliar @mcfunny @dor…

Sep 8, 2019 · 1 share · 10,496 followers View post →
Krebiozen
@krebiozen · X

@nicriopeele @TakeThatCDC @FrankDElia7 @BlueLionBlog @jkellyca @katiebarthedoo1 @silversynergy @Monstercoyliar @mcfunny @doritmi @LiveVaxFree @AlumiLynn @_mamadeb @VaccineCourse @kfunk937 @DrMamaKai @TheFrankmanMN @ChrisJohnsonMD @Awithonelison @BGLTHMND @StopVaxxedLies @TioChango_ @immunotoxPhD @_CWN @fiski70 @MAhealthforkids @Sheldon_Walker_ @WendyOrent @JaneEOpie @ObamaNoMessiah @DanaElizabeth69 @BeckyJohnson222 @NeedyEedy @ianfmusgrave @badzoot7 @Charbrevolution @davidwells223 @2013Boodicca @felixbloodaxe @JohnSibson @QuatloosX @jp_miner @TThoughtmonger @LithiumMano @PedsID4Life @Boxmenot @Rosewind2007 @saluce65 @kuriousmind93 @downeyballs Here's an interesting finding of traces of nickel and chromium found in the lymph nodes of tattooed people. No evidence it has been magically transported to their brains. https://t.co/D27MS56RMR

Sep 8, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 958 followers View post →
Yama
@syyama_ · X

Distribution of nickel and chromium containing particles from tattoo needle wear in humans and its possible impact on allergic reactions https://t.co/jxOfFiY22j

Sep 4, 2019 · 10 followers View post →
Gac Ciencia Forense
@GacetaCienForen · X

Distribution of nickel and chromium containing particles from tattoo needle wear in humans and its possible impact on allergic reactions---https://t.co/Bn7A7We53P

Sep 2, 2019 · 1,521 followers View post →
KnightMadDragon
@Jason_Chi7 · X

Metal particles from tattoos can end up in your lymph nodes: Study - TomoNews https://t.co/rrAGZy0S75 via @YouTube

Aug 31, 2019 · 166 followers View post →
Creepypasta Slenderverse Fan
@Masky_Jay_Hoody · X

https://t.co/thlwkSnLsP

Aug 31, 2019 · 2,012 followers View post →
LDAMIANT
@LOVINGNWARM · X

#TattooStudy https://t.co/76gu4mnNNs

Aug 31, 2019 · 502 followers View post →
Anne Sotelo
@1AnneSotelo · X

RT @ArginteanuMarc: when that butterfly landed on your lower back I bet you didn't think he might be poisonous new research suggests th…

Aug 30, 2019 · 3 shares · 593 followers View post →
marcpersonal
@marcpersonal1 · X

RT @ArginteanuMarc: when that butterfly landed on your lower back I bet you didn't think he might be poisonous new research suggests th…

Aug 30, 2019 · 3 shares · 5 followers View post →
Marc Arginteanu, MD
@ArginteanuMarc · X

when that butterfly landed on your lower back I bet you didn't think he might be poisonous new research suggests that tattoos may lead to deposition of toxic substances in your body https://t.co/9PcN1X2Qc2

Aug 29, 2019 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 35,399 followers View post →
Denis Muhangi
@mdenis_1234 · X

RT @BioMedCentral: A new article in Particle and Fibre Toxicology reports that for the first time, metal particles from tattoo needles were…

Aug 29, 2019 · 4 shares · 685 followers View post →
Liz Hoffman
@LizHoffmanbmc · X

RT @BioMedCentral: A new article in Particle and Fibre Toxicology reports that for the first time, metal particles from tattoo needles were…

Aug 29, 2019 · 4 shares · 2,026 followers View post →
BMC
@BioMedCentral · X

A new article in Particle and Fibre Toxicology reports that for the first time, metal particles from tattoo needles were detected in the skin. These could be linked to allergic reactions people suffer when being tattooed. You can read the article here: https://t.co/VZbrLhxgXB https://t.co/mStxThX4Dp

Aug 29, 2019 · 2 likes · 4 shares · 75,424 followers View post →
Franklin Special
@FrankSpecial · X

Distribution of nickel and chromium containing particles from tattoo needle wear in humans and its possible… https://t.co/SpaiTPptI8

Aug 29, 2019 · 1,122 followers View post →
tripa
@tripa19741 · X

RT @Le___Doc: Il va falloir se poser les bonnes questions ... les nano particules, c’est le prochain scandale sanitaire. « Les particules…

Aug 29, 2019 · 1 share · 338 followers View post →
Le Doc
@DrFranckClarot · X

Il va falloir se poser les bonnes questions ... les nano particules, c’est le prochain scandale sanitaire. « Les particules de chrome et de nickel (abrasion d'aiguilles de tatouage) migrent vers les ganglions et peuvent provoquer une hypersensibilité » https://t.co/fUyMnlo4jS

Aug 29, 2019 · 10 likes · 1 share · 79,231 followers View post →
Adrian Roux ♋️
@Adrian_Roux2 · X

Distribution of nickel and chromium containing particles from tattoo needle wear in humans and its possible… https://t.co/UlwhNd8KM2

Aug 29, 2019 · 101 followers View post →
ecotoxicology
@ecotoxicology · X

https://t.co/SidelWCGRD Distribution of nickel and chromium containing particles from tattoo needle wear in humans and its possible impact on allergic reactions Ines Schreiver, Bernhard Hesse, Christian Seim, Hiram Castillo-Michel, Lars Anklamm, Julie Villanova, Nadine Dreiack,…

Aug 28, 2019 · 4,039 followers View post →
VAN NGUYEN, MD, FACC
@HAVIMD · X

Deposition of nano- and micrometer sized tattoo particles in human skin that translocate to lymph nodes - containing nickel (6–8%) and chromium (15–20%) Particle and Fibre Toxicology | Full Text https://t.co/o2JCXfvUWu

Aug 28, 2019 · 795 followers View post →
JH - I Count On You!
@jhan2qt · X

tattoos are heavy metal - literally https://t.co/FkrIAeTWX0

Aug 27, 2019 · 1 share · 515 followers View post →
Thomas Wengenroth
@VetDocVideo · X

RT @BfRde: Allergierisiko: Metallpartikel aus #Tätowiernadeln in der Haut erstmals nachgewiesen. Nickel- und chromhaltige Mikro- & Nanotei…

Aug 27, 2019 · 3 shares · 1,978 followers View post →
Petteri Talasniemi
@PTalasniemi · X

RT @BfRen: #Allergy risk: Metal particles from #tattoo needles detected in the skin for the first time. Metallic micro- and nanoparticles…

Aug 27, 2019 · 2 shares · 117 followers View post →
National Centre for Environmental Toxicology
@NCETUK · X

RT @BfRen: #Allergy risk: Metal particles from #tattoo needles detected in the skin for the first time. Metallic micro- and nanoparticles…

Aug 27, 2019 · 2 shares · 369 followers View post →
Sabine Schuh
@SabinSchuh · X

RT @BfRde: Allergierisiko: Metallpartikel aus #Tätowiernadeln in der Haut erstmals nachgewiesen. Nickel- und chromhaltige Mikro- & Nanotei…

Aug 27, 2019 · 3 shares · 170 followers View post →
_LeMoog_
@_LeMoog_ · X

RT @BfRde: Allergierisiko: Metallpartikel aus #Tätowiernadeln in der Haut erstmals nachgewiesen. Nickel- und chromhaltige Mikro- & Nanotei…

Aug 27, 2019 · 3 shares · 342 followers View post →
BfR | Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung
@bfrde · X

Allergierisiko: Metallpartikel aus #Tätowiernadeln in der Haut erstmals nachgewiesen. Nickel- und chromhaltige Mikro- & Nanoteilchen aus Metall können sich in der Haut & in den #Lymphknoten ablagern. Zur Mitteilung: https://t.co/U7J1YWpcfQ Zur Studie: https://t.co/0XB2Jl8p0f https://t.co/5xfRphaF0T

Aug 27, 2019 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 10,142 followers View post →
BfR | German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment
@bfren · X

#Allergy risk: Metal particles from #tattoo needles detected in the skin for the first time. Metallic micro- and nanoparticles containing #nickel and #chromium can be deposited in the skin and in the #LymphNodes. Read the study here: https://t.co/KT29fgqu0Z https://t.co/9nIffg7IyK

Aug 27, 2019 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 1,499 followers View post →