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What does it mean when your fore arm is red round a tattoo an itseems like it is spreading?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Get examined: It could be cellulitis- inflammation&/or infection of the soft tissues. You may need antibiotics.

Answered 3/22/2013

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