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I'm worried because my tattoo is 9 days old, has a rash on it and around it and has pealed a tiny bit, what do you suggest?

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Dr. Glenn Messina answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Care: The tattoo is likely healing keep it clean , dot scrub it, cover it with aquaphor or cetaphil several times a day keeping it from crusting over. If puss come out or it becomes red swollen warm or tender see a doctor to make sure its not infected

Answered 6/12/2014

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