Is it true that some people are allergic to tattoo pigments?
Yes. Pigment manufacturers use various formulas, and every color has a different chemical composition. Allergic reactions to tattoo pigments are rare, and range from simple rejection of the pigment to great difficulties in healing the tattoo. Red pigment is especially noted as causing reactions, though again, such reactions are infrequent. Even with an epidermal patch test, your tattoo artist cannot determine what effect that pigment will have when inserted into the dermis. Talk with your artist about any concerns you might have before getting tattooed.
