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Just got tattooed on upper arm two days ago my arm is really red and hot and irritated of course what can i do to calm it down without ruining tattoo?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Tattoo: Two possibilities. One you could an infection which can be common. These infections are mostly topical and respond well to warm soapy water and triple antibiotic ointment. However, petroleum based products can pull the ink out. Secondly, you can be having an allergic reaction to the ink. Most people won't have any problems with tattoo ink. However red ink can cause a reaction in certain people.
Answered 11/5/2014
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See doctor ASAP: as it may be an infection or a reaction to the tattoo inks.
Answered 11/5/2014
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Ice ice: Maybe you are having a reaction to the color dye or perhaps an infection. Best to ice and see your doctor as soon as possible for consideration of steroids and antibiotics to calm this picture drawing down!
Answered 11/7/2014
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