Sanghavi, Swapnil ADongre, Atul MKhopkar, Uday S2013-07-232013-07-232013-03Sanghavi Swapnil A, Dongre Atul M, Khopkar Uday S. Tattoo reactions-An epidemic on the surge: A report of 3 cases. Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology. 2013 Mar-Apr; 79(2): 231-234.http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/147433Tattooing has been practiced in India since ancient era. It has tremendous religious and spiritual significance. In addition, tattooing for cosmetic purposes has become quite popular in recent times. With this increasing trend, there is also an increased risk of adverse effects. Here, we have described two cases of lichenoid reaction developing to red ink in double- colored tattoos and a case of sarcoidal reaction to green tattoo.enGreen tattoolichenoid reactionred tattoosarcoidal reactiontattoo reactionsAdultEpidemicsFemaleHumansLichenoid Eruptions --diagnosisLichenoid Eruptions --epidemiologyLichenoid Eruptions --etiologyMaleSarcoidosis --diagnosisSarcoidosis --epidemiologySarcoidosis --etiologyTattooing --adverse effectsTattooing --trendsYoung AdultArticle