Question 1

what is th risk of getting tattoos while on steroids?

Accepted Answer

2 risks: There is an increased risk of wound infection and the wound may take longer to heal.

Question 2

if i get psoriasis on a tattoo will steroid creams and the psoriasis itself mess up the tattoo permanently?

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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 so that it it doesn't become as inflamed and mess up your tattoo because of that.

Question 3

can i safely get a tattoo in my upper arm two days before getting a steroid injection in my lower back?

Accepted Answer

: ought to be alright, but discuss with the doctor providing the injection.

Question 4

i have eczma & have used triamincinolone steroid cream chronically for years. is it safe to get a tattoo or will the chronic use cause infection ?

Accepted Answer

: 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 Crisis.  Discuss with your Drs. It also lowers your immune system making it more likely you will get infections. Discuss with your Dr.

Question 5

will my tattoo heal while on steroids?

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Yes: Steroids can slow the healing process and can make one more prone to infection, but you should still heal your wounds.

Question 6

can i go to the beach 3 days before i get a tattoo or should i wait until after i get a tattoo and its healed, i dont want it to ruin ny skin?

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Tattoo: If you are concerned about ruining your skin you should reconsider getting a tattoo,a decision you might regret in years to come

Question 7

can an epilectic get a tattoo?

Accepted Answer

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, If anything like skin irritation has ever precipitated the seizure before. It might be sporting to mention your history to the tattoo artist although I doubt anything is likely to happen

Question 8

can i get tattooed while on accutane?

Accepted Answer

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 brand name is discontinued in the United States. The most common side effects of Accutane are dry skin, itching, dry nose, nosebleeds. NO you may not get Tsttooed while taking Accutane. One of the serious side effects is severe skin infection

Question 9

what is actually happening when you get a tattoo?

Accepted Answer

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 converts to connective tissue by collagen growth, hence the tattoo stays visible.

Question 10

i been on xareltro for 7 months, probably a lifer, is it ok to get a tattoo?

Accepted Answer

: For medical purposes not recommended, excessive micro bleeding, due to being on a blood thinner, is to be expected during which blood may come in contact with the ink that can induce an immune reaction, local or systemic.

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