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Risk of getting tattoo while on steroids
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vicki Levineanswered
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 Milleranswered
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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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
ought to be alright, but discuss with the doctor providing the injection.
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Reviewed Jul 11, 2021
Dr. Silviu Pasniciucanswered
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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Reviewed Jul 11, 2021
A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
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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Reviewed Apr 12, 2021
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mark Packanswered
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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4.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
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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369 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Todd Sistoanswered
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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2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nazhat Sharmaanswered
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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3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
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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5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lester Thompsonanswered
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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5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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