Intermediate Uveitis Associated with Tattooing of Eyebrows as a Manifestation of Systemic Sarcoidosis: Report of Two Cases

ABSTRACT

Permanent make-up tattooing as a cosmetic procedure is gaining popularity especially among women. Although it is considered a relatively safe intervention, the ink used can rarely be a trigger of sarcoidosis. Uveitis can occur as part of this inflammatory process. In this study, we describe two ladies presented with tattoo-associated uveitis as the first manifestations of systemic sarcoidosis. They developed intermediate uveitis shortly after skin inflammation several months after permanent make-up tattooing of eyebrows. Lung involvement, high ACE levels, and negative PPD were present. Skin granuloma formation was diffuse over the area of tattoo in one patient and localized in the other one. This is the first report of uveitis following make-up tattoo.

KEYWORDS:

• Tattoo
• uveitis
• sarcoidosis

Declaration of interest

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.