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An acute allergic contact dermatitis due to a marking nut used to remove an amateur tattoo
Keywords: Arm, Bullae, Contact allergy, Intense erythema, Male, Multiple vesicles, Oozing, Seed reaction, Severe allergic reaction, Tattoo ink allergy, Yellow crusting
Allergic contact dermatitis is a form of dermatitis caused by an allergic reaction to a material (called an allergen) in contact with the skin. The allergen is harmless to people who are not allergic to it.
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Source: Dr Ian Coulson