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Got a tattoo with used needle the one who used before me is clean of everything am i gonna be ok? i feel completely fine and been keeping it clean
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BAD IDEA: and is almost the same as unprotected sex.....just because the person SAYS they are "clean" BAD CHOICES are never wise.... Just to be on the "safre" side I would get some Liver Screening tests (Hep B Hep C) Speak with your PCP about the issue! BTW Keeping the tattoo clean while a GOOD IDEA does NOT protect from a USED needle! Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 6/20/2016
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