A member asked:

I have ra & mctd and want to get a tattoo. i have not started my immunosuppressants yet and won't for 2 weeks. is this safe to do now?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Probably but: Although an uncomplicated tattoo would be affect your immunosuppressive treatment. But if it gets infected for any reason , you may have to postpone the treatment until this problem can be resolved. So why the hurry in getting your tattoo? Incidentally, immunosuppression may also slow down your wound-healing from the tattoo. If you must get it, allow at l3ast 6 weeks for wound healing.

Answered 11/28/2017

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