A 46-year-old member asked:
Could i have a tattoo if i'm allergic to adhesives and latex?
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Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Depends on severity: Tattoo ink is not regulated thus you can not account for its contents. Inks have multiple chemicals in them thus if there is latex you will have an allergy to your tattoo.
I would be very cautious about getting a tattoo
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