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Risk of getting tattoo while on steroids

A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vicki Levine
Dermatology 43 years experience
2 risks: There is an increased risk of wound infection and the wound may take longer to heal.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Arlo Miller
Dermatology 17 years experience
Usually not: I would not expect the psoriasis or treatment of it with creams to affect your tattoo. In fact, it might be best to treat the psoriasis aggressively ... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katz
Dermatology 49 years experience
ought to be alright, but discuss with the doctor providing the injection.
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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
Would suggest focusing on the back pain and allowing time to get back to baseline without any other interference. Connect with the doc performing the ... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Clarence Grim
Endocrinology 59 years experience
This is one of the most potent sterioids. If you are taking evey day at large doses and run out or stop you may develop what is called an Addisonian C... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mark Pack
General Surgery 33 years experience
Yes: Steroids can slow the healing process and can make one more prone to infection, but you should still heal your wounds.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Oscar Novick
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Tattoo: If you are concerned about ruining your skin you should reconsider getting a tattoo,a decision you might regret in years to come
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Todd Sisto
Plastic Surgery 39 years experience
Probably: As a plastic surgeon, I'm against tattoos in general but if you really must have one, I would make sure that you're antiseizure medication is on board... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nazhat Sharma
Ophthalmology 34 years experience
Accurate side effect: Accutane (isotretinoin) is an oral drug used for the treatment and prevention of severe acne. Generic formulations of Accutane are available and the ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ali
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Tattooing: It involves placing pigment into the dermis layer of the skin, where granulation tissue forms due to activation of immune system in skin, which then c... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lester Thompson
Pathology 35 years experience
Yes: However, with bleeding tendency, you must be cautious. Further, since you already have a blood disorder, the infectious risks from getting a tattoo wi... Read More
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