HPV-47-Induced and Tattoo-associated Verrucae Planae: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature

The human papillomavirus (HPV), of which more than 200 different types have so far been identified, is an infectious disease impacting skin and mucous membranes. Several genera exist with distinct clinical impact. However, with ornamental tattoos increasing in popularity, a number of mostly cutaneou...

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Published in:Dermatology and therapy 2017-12, Vol.7 (4), p.549-554
Main Authors: Krecké, Nathalie, Smola, Sigrun, Vogt, Thomas, Müller, Cornelia Sigrid Lissi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Dermatology
Human papillomavirus
Internal Medicine
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Quality of Life Research
Tattoos
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Summary:The human papillomavirus (HPV), of which more than 200 different types have so far been identified, is an infectious disease impacting skin and mucous membranes. Several genera exist with distinct clinical impact. However, with ornamental tattoos increasing in popularity, a number of mostly cutaneous side effects have also been reported, such as infections, allergic reactions, or even a rise of malignant tumours within the tattoo. We report the first case of a β1-HPV-type infection in cutaneous lesions in terms of verrucae vulgares near a tattoo in an immunocompetent adult without pre-existing conditions, and discuss possible relationships and etiologic concerns of this association.
ISSN:2193-8210
2190-9172
DOI:10.1007/s13555-017-0197-y