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I got a small tattoo on my wrist one week ago.has slight redness around and few little spots of infection. what can i apply to this?

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Dr. Barry Resnik answered

Infected tattoo: You should speak with the person who did your tattoo. Polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) can help but make sure this is expected behavior.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I got a small tattoo on my wrist one week ago.has slight redness around and few little spots of infection. what can i apply to this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Barry Resnik answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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