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  • Title: Blast tattoos resulting from black powder firearms.
    Author: Hanke CW, Conner AC, Probst EL, Fondak AA.
    Journal: J Am Acad Dermatol; 1987 Nov; 17(5 Pt 1):819-25. PubMed ID: 3680658.
    Abstract:
    Blast tattoos occur when fragments of gunpowder are propelled into the skin during a firearm discharge. This unusual type of injury is often associated with accidents involving replica firearms. Some of the more superficially embedded powder fragments may be removed with dermabrasion; however, deeper fragments may cause permanent tattooing. Blast injuries to the face also have the potential of causing permanent eye injury.
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