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Starch-based tattoo ink pigments as a novel alternative to the modern tattoo removal techniques
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Abstract
Studies with biodegradable starch-based polymers have recently demonstrated that these materials have a range of properties, which make them suitable for use in several cosmetical applications, including tattoo industry. The study aims to suggest formulas of starch-based pigments, prove their viability within a living organism, and to develop the methodology of the tattoo removal. The sustainability of the starch derivatives in the skin was proven by a series of in vivo experiments. The formulas of the pigment were developed in a way of scientific induction concerning about toxicity of the developed pigments. The probable synthetic pathways of these pigments were also shown. Besides, starch exhibited its biodegradability and an ability to form films beneath the skin; hence, in the study were developed the methods of stabilizing the starch within a human using coating techniques. In addition, a complete composition of the tattoo ink was suggested. Developed the non-invasive methodology of the tattoo removal of the proposed inks that guarantees full tattoo removal with neither side effects nor cosmetic injuries.
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Despite the recent development in various materials capable of encapsulating biomolecules, there exist limited reports on multicomponent encapsulation in biocompatible microcapsules. In this letter, we utilize the molecular weight dependent solubility of poly (ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) and droplet microfluidics to achieve direct encapsulation of both hydrophilic and hydrophobic cargoes in PEG microcapsules. By using PEGDA 250 as the middle phase, we demonstrate that these PEGDA-based microcapsules allow simultaneous encapsulation of both hydrophilic and hydrophobic cargoes. We further confirm the validity of this approach by demonstrating that complex biomolecule such as protein can be effectively encapsulated within these PEGDA-based microcapsules.
Different starch derivatives were evaluated as supports for attachment and recovery of macrophages (RAW 264.7 line). Gelatinized starch (G-St), acetate starch (Ac-St), carboxymethyl starch and aminoethyl starch were synthesized and characterized by FTIR, ¹H NMR, SEM and static water contact angle. These polymers are filmogenic and may coat well the holder devices used for macrophage adhesion. They also present a susceptibility to mild hydrolysis with alpha-amylase, liberating the adhered macrophages. Cell counts, percentage of dead cells and level of tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) were used to evaluate the possible interaction between macrophages and starch films. The high percentage of cell adhesion (90-95% on G-St and on Ac-St) associated with enzymatic detachment of macrophages from film-coated inserts, resulted in higher viabilities compared with those obtained with cells detached by current methods scrapping or vortex. This novel method allows a fast macrophage separation, with excellent yields and high viability of recovered cells.
Reconstructed human epidermal culture skin models have been developed for cosmetic and pharmaceutical research.
This study evaluated the total and carboxyl esterase activities (i.e., Km and Vmax , respectively) and localization in two reconstructed human epidermal culture skin models (LabCyte EPI-MODEL [Japan Tissue Engineering] and EpiDerm [MatTek/Kurabo]). The usefulness of the reconstruction cultured epidermis was also verified by comparison with human and rat epidermis.
Homogenized epidermal samples were fractioned by centrifugation. p-nitrophenyl acetate and 4-methylumbelliferyl acetate were used as substrates of total esterase and carboxyl esterase, respectively.
Total and carboxyl esterase activities were present in the reconstructed human epidermal culture skin models and were localized in the cytosol. Moreover, the activities and localization were the same as those in human and rat epidermis.
LabCyte EPI-MODEL and EpiDerm are potentially useful for esterase activity prediction in human epidermis.
Tattooing entails a high amount of tattoo colorants that is injected into skin. Tattoo colorants usually contain various substances of which the colouring component is the major ingredient that can be assigned to two different groups. Firstly, amorphous carbon particles (Carbon Black) are almost exclusively found in black tattoos. Secondly, tattooists use azo and polycyclic pigments to create nearly all colours of the visible spectrum. Due to their different but frequently complex chemistry, tattoo colorants usually contain various compounds like by-products and impurities which may exhibit health concerns. Professional tattooists inject that mixture into skin using the solid needles of tattoo machines. It is known that part of injected tattoo colorants is predominantly transported away from skin via lymphatic system. In addition to tattooing, exposure of tattooed skin to solar radiation or laser light may cause decomposition of pigment molecules leading to new and potential hazard chemical compounds. In light of the various hazard substances in the tattoo colorants and its decomposition products, tattooing might pose a health risk not only to skin but also to other organs of humans.
About one in five of the tattooed individuals regrets their tattoo(s) and considers removal. Some make an unwise decision and try chemical and thermal methods which mostly result in permanent disfiguring scars. Nowadays treatment with specific lasers offers the best solution. Q-switched lasers have become the first choice. However, laser tattoo removal is painful, tedious, expensive, and not always successful. To avoid dissatisfaction, good knowledge of the devices and patient selection is needed. Professional advice, correct information of the potential side effects, and good aftercare are required.
The article contains sections titled: 1.Physical Properties2.Chemical Properties3.Occurrence and Raw Materials4.Production5.Environmental Protection6.Quality Specifications7.Chemical Analysis8.Storage and Transportation9.Uses10.Commercial Forms11.Economic Aspects12.Toxicology and Occupational Health13.Indigo Derivatives
High amylose corn starch (HACS) was etherified with 1-bromopropane in dimethyl sulfoxide. The structure of the products was characterized by infra-red and 1H-NMR spectroscopy. The degree of substitution (DS) on glucose unit calculated from 1H-NMR spectrum was varied from 0.9 to 2.7 by changing feed ratio of 1-bromopropane to HACS. Thermogravimetric analysis reveals that the etherified HACS has a higher decomposition temperature than unmodified HACS. Differential scanning calorimetry analysis reveals that the etherified starch has a clear glass transition temperature which decreased with increasing DS, and that no melting point is observed. This result demonstrates that the etherified HACS mainly consists of amorphous region. The biodegradation rate decreases with increasing degree of etherification.
Millions of people are tattooed. However, the frequency of health problems is unknown.
We performed an Internet survey in German-speaking countries. Results: The provenance of tattooed participants (n = 3,411) was evenly distributed in Germany. The participants had many (28%; >4) and large tattoos (36%; >or=900 cm(2)). After tattooing, the people described skin problems (67.5%) or systemic reactions (6.6%). Four weeks after tattooing, 9% still had health problems. Six percent reported persistent health problems due to the tattoo, of which females (7.3%) were more frequently concerned than males (4.2%). Colored tattoos provoked more short-term skin (p = 0.003) or systemic (p = 0.0001) reactions than black tattoos. Also the size of tattoos and the age at the time of tattooing play a significant role in many health problems.
Our results show that millions of people in the Western world supposedly have transient or persisting health problems after tattooing. Owing to the large number and size of the tattoos, tattooists inject several grams of tattoo colorants into the skin, which partly spread in the human body and stay for a lifetime. The latter might cause additional health problems in the long term.
DMSO is a clear odorless liquid, inexpensively produced as a by-product of the paper industry. It is widely available in the USA as a solvent but its medical use is currently restricted by the FDA to the palliative treatment of interstitial cystitis and to certain experimental applications. Cutaneous manifestations of scleroderma appear to resolve (albeit equivocally) following topical applications of high concentrations of DMSO. A limited number of small clinical trials indicate that intravenous DMSO may be of benefit in the treatment of amyloidosis, possibly by mobilizing amyloid deposits out of tissues into urine. Dermal application of DMSO seems to provide rapid, temporary, relief of pain in patients with arthritis and connective tissue injuries. However, claims for antiinflammatory effects or acceleration of healing are currently unwarranted. There is no evidence that DMSO can alter progression of degenerative joint disease, and, for this reason, DMSO may be considered for palliative treatment only and not to the exclusion of standard antiinflammatory agents. The safety of DMSO in combination with other drugs has not been established; neurotoxic interactions with sulindac have been reported. In experimental animals, intravenous DMSO is as effective as mannitol and dexamethasone in reversing cerebral edema and intracranial hypertension. An initial clinical trial in 11 patients tends to support this latter application. DMSO enhances diffusion of other chemicals through the skin, and, for this reason, mixtures of idoxuridine and DMSO are used for topical treatment of herpes zoster in the UK. Adverse reactions to DMSO are common, but are usually minor and related to the concentration of DMSO in the medication solution. Consequently, the most frequent side effects, such as skin rash and pruritus after dermal application, intravascular hemolysis after intravenous infusion and gastrointestinal discomfort after oral administration, can be avoided in large part by employing more dilute solutions. Most clinical trials of DMSO have not incorporated the components of experimental design necessary for objective, statistical evaluation of efficacy. Randomized comparisons between DMSO, placebo and known active treatments were rarely completed. Final approval of topical DMSO for treatment of rheumatic diseases in particular will require a multi-center, randomized comparison between high and low concentrations of DMSO and an orally-active, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 400 WORDS)
Suitably brief pulses of selectively absorbed optical radiation can cause selective damage to pigmented structures, cells, and organelles in vivo. Precise aiming is unnecessary in this unique form of radiation injury because inherent optical and thermal properties provide target selectivity. A simple, predictive model is presented. Selective damage to cutaneous microvessels and to melanosomes within melanocytes is shown after 577-nanometer (3 x 10(-7) second) and 351-nanometer (2 x 10(-8) second) pulses, respectively. Hemodynamic, histological, and ultrastructural responses are discussed.
This paper examines some of the existing methods for colouring the hair and skin using natural material (such as henna) and proposes a parallel technology that exists in the dyeing of wool and fabrics to extend the colour range. Many of the listed plants and their derivatives are not found in Annex IV of the Cosmetic Directive and may not be used as colours; however, they do have other properties which may justify their inclusion into a product, for example, as astringent or anti-inflammatory agents. The paper concludes with some reported antigreying and hair styling preparations cited in the literature.
Cet article vise à décrire quelques méthodes actuelles dont le but est de colourer les cheveux et la peau au moyen de produits naturels (Tel.: que le hénné) et propose une technologie parallèle utilisée dans la teinture de la laine et des tissus, afin d'en élargir la palette des couleurs. Beaucoup de plantes listées, et leurs dérivés, ne sont pas mentionnés dans l'Annexe i.v. de la directive cosmétique et ne peuvent être utilisés en tant que couleurs. Cependant, ils possèdent d'autres propriétés qui peuvent justifier leur introduction dans un produit en tant, par exemple, qu'agents astringents ou anti-inflammatoires. Cet article conclut par quelques préparations antiblanchissantes et de mise en forme des cheveux, citées par la littérature.
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