![]() ![]() 3 However, cases of melanoma on tattoos are still rare, 2 as demonstrated by the fact that only 28 cases have been reported in the literature to date (30 counting the 2 cases reported here). The estimated prevalence of tattoos in Europe is 10%, which increases to 25% in adults aged 20-35 years. 1–3 In recent years, we have seen a marked increase in the popularity of permanent tattoos in Spain, especially among young people. 1 However, this finding is now considered a mere coincidence. A possible pathogenic association between tattoos and melanoma has been the subject of speculation in the literature, with potential causes including local trauma, the carcinogenic potential of the ink, and even a possible increase in absorption of ultraviolet radiation.
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