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I have been taking one 100mg tablet of doxycycline every other day for about three weeks. i did not take one today. is it safe to get a tattoo?
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No tattoo: Tattoos are a recognized risk for hepatitis c. Advise avoiding them.
Answered 7/9/2013
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Probably: This will depend on the reason you are taking doxycycline. If you have an active infection, particularly one affecting the skin, do not get a tattoo. If for other reasons, discuss with the doctor who prescribed it. Make sure the parlor that does the tattoo is cleared by the local health department. Use of needles without adequate sterility can lead to many blood borne infections.
Answered 7/8/2018
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