Identification of the pigments used in permanent makeup and their ability to elicit allergic contact dermatitis.

Background: Decorative tattoos are known to contain ingredients that may elicit allergic contact dermatitis; it is less well-known if permanent makeup pigments carry the same risk.

Objective: Identify pigments used in permanent makeup inks sold in the United States and review cases of allergic contact dermatitis to these pigments.

Methods: Using internet searches, permanent makeup inks sold in the United States were identified.

Sexual quality of life in patients with pemphigus: A case-control study.

Background: Pemphigus, an autoimmune blistering disease that affects the skin and mucous membranes, significantly impairs the quality of life (QoL) of affected individuals. While there are a variety of QoL measurement tools available for assessing this disease, there is a lack of studies that specifically evaluate the sexual QoL of patients with pemphigus.

Objectives: This case-control study aims to investigate the impact of the disease on sexual activity as well as its overall effect on QoL.

Syphilitic balanitis of Follmann in a patient with a history of previous infection.

We report a case of syphilitic balanitis of Follmann arising in a man with a history of prior infection with syphilis. Few cases have been described in the literature. In our case, a man with history of multiple unprotected sexual contacts presented with erosive balanitis and painless inguinal bilateral lymphadenopathy.