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My newish tattoo has been breaking out with pimples mainly around the area and some on, i sweat a lot during work but i'm clean. is this normal?
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Tattoo: Tattoos have health risk Unfortunately some of the dyes may contain bacteria and lead to infections http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm316357.htm http://blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/2012/08/the-hidden-dangers-of-getting-inked/ Then there are the usual staph infection. F/u with urgent care /dermatologist
Answered 5/1/2016
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